Target Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Ten simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next level
While Australia’s new climate bill brings us closer to the international consensus, we should be aiming to go much further, much faster.
Wesley Morgan

Sep 13, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Wind and solar deliver record emission cuts for Victoria, but pressure mounts to do more
New analysis finds Victoria could meet its legislated target of net-zero emissions by 2050 nearly five years ahead of schedule.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 10, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Victoria delays setting interim emissions targets, again, as Covid digs in
Victoria Labor delays for a second time its decision on interim emissions reduction targets for the state, citing focus on curbing the spread of Coronavirus.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 31, 2020

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Renewables

Victoria 50% by 2030 renewable energy target voted into law
A bolstered VRET of 50% by 2030 is now written into Victorian law, after winning a final vote in state parliament on Wednesday.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2019

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Solar

Target displaces Walmart as top corporate installer of solar
Target has reached 147.5 MW of solar capacity, installing 69 MW in the first nine months of 2016 alone.
Christian Roselund

Oct 25, 2016

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Graph of the Day: Tony and Malcolm’s solar report card
Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull’s joint project on renewable energy growth marked a big fail by solar lobby group.
Staff Reporter

May 18, 2016

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Abbott Coalition kills hopes of ambitious climate change targets
Ambition is not on the agenda for the Abbott government in its climate policies. Coalition describes Climate Change Authority’s recommendations as “staggering” as Abbott launches another extraordinary attack on wind energy, saying 23.5% renewables is “more than enough”.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 27, 2015

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Direct Action policy still leaves loopholes open for big polluters
Abbott’s Direct Action policy could let the few companies that produce the most pollution off the hook as Greg Hunt reaffirms commitment to climate change.
Jemma Green

Apr 28, 2014

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