Shane Rattenbury Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Fossil gas market facing death spiral, says ACT energy minister
ACT energy minister warns gas companies face demand ‘death spiral’ and no future for hydrogen or biogas in residential gas supply.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2022

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Coal

Energy ministers set for showdown, as ACT joins capacity market dissenters
Angus Taylor to receive push back from energy ministers over contentious energy market reforms, as states and territories resist ‘coalkeeper’ plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Solar, batteries and “EV revolution” targeted in ACT budget
The ACT government outlines a $307 million, five-year spend on new clean energy measures, including batteries, rooftop solar and electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 21, 2021

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ACT beats 2020 emissions reduction target, achieving 45 pct cut since 1990
ACT announces it has overachieved its 2020 emissions target, reducing emissions by 45 per cent, thanks to a shift to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

ACT chief minister Barr to focus on battery storage in split portfolio with Rattenbury
A shake up to the ACT cabinet, with chief minister Andrew Barr and Greens leader Shane Rattenbury splitting ministries for climate and emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 3, 2020

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Labor and Greens ink deal in ACT, lock in battery and EV support and gas phase out
ACT Labor and Greens ink new power-sharing deal, including deal to phase-out gas by 2045, build large-scale energy storage and incentives for EV uptake.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 2, 2020

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ACT Labor takes swipe at Greens over ‘crazy’ gas phase-out plan
ACT Labor leader Andrew Barr labels the Greens timeline for a gas phase-out as ‘crazy’, as the ACT election battle heats up.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 29, 2020

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ACT secures two big batteries for Canberra and record low price for wind
ACT government secures record low prices in new wind auction, while Neoen and GPG will also build two big batteries in the national capital.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 8, 2020

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ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants
ACT Greens promise $50 million fund to give people and businesses $10,000 towards buying an electric car or motorbike.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 7, 2020

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Policy & Planning

ACT government to build first all-electric hospital, powered by renewables
The ACT government will build the first all-electric hospital, allowing it to run entirely on renewable energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 2, 2020

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“Angus doesn’t let it on the agenda:” State energy ministers slam federal policy
State and Territory energy ministers again looking to sidestep Morrison government on energy policy, saying it’s possible to cut emissions without the Feds.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Canberra is a model for using climate action to drive economic recovery, minister says
ACT climate change minister says action on climate change is a win-win for economic development, and should be used to drive a post Covid-19 economic recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

May 6, 2020

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