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Hunter Valley businesses say they don’t want Coalition’s gas plant
Morrison government plan to use taxpayer funds to build a new gas plant has been met with a frosty reception by local business and the energy market.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 30, 2021

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Morrison to ignore massive big battery plans and greenlight new gas plant in Hunter
The Morrison government is expected to sign off on a new gas fired generator in the Hunter, ignoring critics who argue there’s no clear need for it.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 29, 2021

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Snowy CEO says gas is “wonderful”, sees no competition from big batteries
Snowy Hydro CEO expresses love for gas, telling senate estimates a new gas generator at Kurri Kurri won’t be competing with big batteries for market share.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 23, 2021

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Greens try to head off Snowy Hydro gas plant with fossil fuel ban
Australian Greens move to block Morrison’s quest for a government funded gas plant in Kurri Kurri, proposing a ban on Snowy Hydro fossil fuel investments.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 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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Snowy Hydro finances squeezed after tough year, but still wants to step on the gas
Snowy Hydro reports fall in profits after year impacted by bushfires and lower energy prices, placing pressure on plans to expand its generation portfolio.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 20, 2020

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Former Abbott business adviser and wind and solar critic appointed to Snowy board
A former Abbott business adviser, who once called for Snowy Hydro to privatised, and renewables critic, has been appointed to the Snowy Hydro board.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 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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Solar

FRV’s Goonumbla solar farm powers up in New South Wales
FRV’s Goonumbla solar farm – one of eight wind and solar projects contracted to Snowy Hydro – has begun sending power to the NSW grid.
Sophie Vorrath

May 13, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2020

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Macquarie Uni to go 100 per cent renewable in deal with Snowy Hydro
Macquarie Uni inks a deal with Snowy Hydro to supply its campus with 100% renewables, reducing its emissions footprint by a massive 92 per cent.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 21, 2020

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