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Bowen slams Morrison and Taylor for hiding extent of Snowy 2.0 delays
Delays in the government-funded Snowy 2.0 could have big impact on timing of coal plant closures and shape of energy policy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2022

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Snowy 2.0 delays and another cost blow out blamed on Covid-19
Snowy Hydro prepares to instigate a review into Snowy 2.0, a project already facing delays and cost blowouts.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 14, 2022

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Utilities

Transgrid prefers above-ground transmission link for Snowy 2.0, despite opposition
Transgrid wants to press ahead with cheaper overhead network connection for Snowy 2.0, despite calls to go underground to protect Kosciuszko National Park.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 16, 2022

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“Reprehensible:” Snowy slammed over deal to use Kosciuszko Park as a dump
Snowy Hydro to pay token sum to dump spoil in Kosciuszko National Park, in deal slammed as “reprehensible” and a $1.5 billion subsidy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2021

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Renewables

TransGrid proposes new route options for Snowy 2.0 network upgrades
TransGrid takes steps to assuage concerns about the broader impacts of Snowy 2.0, with release of new route options for the $2.1 billion HumeLink transmission upgrade.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 19, 2021

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Underground powerlines ‘not suitable’ for Snowy 2.0 connection, Transgrid says
TransGrid says underground power lines not a viable option for Snowy 2.0 grid connection, as NSW releases EIS for consultation.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 24, 2021

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Outrage over Snowy 2.0 transmission line concession in Kosciuszko National Park
National Parks Association of NSW outraged by plan to build overhead transmission infrastructure for Snowy 2.0, saying damage to Kosciuszko is unacceptable.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 17, 2021

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New front in transmission war, as TransGrid flags Snowy 2.0 network upgrades
NSW ministers called on to prevent “wholesale destruction” of Kosciuszko National Park by Snowy 2.0 transmission line works.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 20, 2021

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 27, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 18, 2020

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Pumped Hydro

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2020

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Renewables

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.
Bruce Mountain & Dr Steven Percy

Aug 11, 2020

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