NSW ministers called on to prevent “wholesale destruction” of Kosciuszko National Park by Snowy 2.0 transmission line works.
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CEFC chips in to help fund transmission links for Snowy 2.0
CEFC strikes $125m deal with TransGrid to deliver new network infrastructure, helping to fund Snowy 2.0’s connection to the main grid.
Snowy could burn through taxpayer funds to build gas generator, IEEFA says
New IEEFA analysis says Snowy Hydro would need an injection of extra taxpayer funds to build Morrison’s gas generator, or face falling into ‘junk’ status.
Snowy 2.0 rapidly turning into “$10 billion white elephant,” experts say
Open letter to the PM warns that Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project will blow out to roughly double original cost estimates to around $10 billion.
AEMO’s Integrated System Plan: Does it leave Snowy 2.0 high and dry?
Is Snowy 2.0 viable? AEMO’s latest 20 year blueprint suggests the multi-billion dollar pumped hydro scheme will be used a lot less than claimed.
Are 19 million electric vehicle batteries equal to five Snowy 2.0s?
Australia’s car fleet – if fully electric – could provide as much storage five Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro schemes. Here’s why.
Snowy 2.0 clears last major hurdle as Morrison gives environmental approval
In a gift to voters ahead of the Eden Monaro by-election, the Morrison government waves through environmental approval for Snowy 2.0.
Off-grid and out of line? Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro to test Morrison leadership
Eden-Monaro by-election to be a test of the Morrison leadership and bushfire response and a local battle fought on issues including climate and renewables.
Snowy 2.0 gets planning tick of approval from NSW government
Controversial Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project receives planning approval from NSW government, but questions remain about its environmental and economic impacts.
Snowy 2.0 tops Berejiklian’s planning fast-track for post Covid-19 recovery
Snowy 2.0 tops a list of projects to be fast-tracked through the planning system, as the NSW government looks for major construction stimulus opportunities.