Shane Rattenbury Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Renew Economy

Evoenergy turns to renewable gas as ACT’s zero emissions target looms
ACT’s gas phase-out gains momentum as Evoenergy recognises it may not be viable to connect new homes to the gas network and looks to renewable alternatives.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Canberra households reject gas as ACT moves to end mandatory connections
ACT Government to end mandatory roll-out of gas infrastructure to new houses, as households begin dramatic shift away from the fossil fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 17, 2020

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Smoke and mirrors: Taylor to meet states as global expert laments Australian “tragedy”
Energy ministers head to Perth for the first COAG energy council meeting in almost a year, with frustrations amongst State and Territory ministers high.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 21, 2019

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Canberra’s green machines: ACT reaches 100% renewable electricity target
Hornsdale 3 wind farm begins supply to ACT, taking national capital to its target of 100% renewable electricity, cutting emissions and delivering a major economic boost.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 1, 2019

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ACT to phase out gas as it launches next stage to zero carbon strategy
After success of its 100% renewable electricity target, ACT sets its sights on phasing out gas in next phase of ambitious climate strategy.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

ACT completes shift to 100% renewables, eyes EV transition
The ACT government is finalising its shift to 100 per cent renewables and is now focused on decarbonising transport with a shift to electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 27, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ACT slams Coalition’s “Alice in Wonderland” climate and energy policy
ACT energy minister slams Federal Government on climate and energy, joining NSW minister and ESB chair Kerry Schott calling for a coherent approach to clean energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 14, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ACT declares climate change emergency – slams federal government failure to act
ACT becomes first state or territory to make formal declaration of climate emergency and calls on federal support for jurisdictions to prepare for climate change impacts.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2019

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Markets

ACT won’t back NEG in current form, despite intense pressure
ACT energy minister Shane Rattenbury says Territory under “enormous pressure” to agree to NEG, but that won’t be happening in the policy’s current form.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 17, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

ACT government to install 50 EV charging stations
ACT to install 50 EV charging stations on government sites across Canberra as part of nation-leading effort to decarbonise city’s transport sector.
Sophie Vorrath

May 29, 2018

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Policy & Planning

ACT brings forward zero emissions target to 2045
ACT government brings forward its zero emissions target to 2045, turning its focus to transport and gas, and laying down the gauntlet for other states and the federal government to follow.
Giles Parkinson

May 17, 2018

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Smart Energy

ACT to trial first “gas free” suburb in next stage of 100% renewable goal
A new housing development in the ACT will trial a gas-free residential precinct initially incorporating 350 homes.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 2, 2018

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