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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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Thirty Australian energy experts issue letter calling for halt to Snowy 2.0
Thirty Australian energy experts call for a halt to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, questioning environmental and economic viability of the massive project.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 26, 2020

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“Worst possible project in worst possible location” – NPA slams Snowy 2.0
National Parks Association of NSW argues there are serious flaws in Snowy 2.0 business and environmental case and calls for an independent review of the project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 26, 2020

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Snowy 2.0 needed today, says CEO in tense Senate estimates hearing
Snowy management defends Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, telling an estimates hearing the economics stack up and rejecting claims the project would affect the national park.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 21, 2019

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NSW Government

Snowy 2.0 seeks approval as landfill proposal labelled “environmental vandalism”
National Parks association describes Snowy plans to dump nine million cubic metres of dirt as “environmental vandalism.”
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 30, 2019

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