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Victoria’s new renewables policy, and why it could learn from South Africa
Victoria plans biggest investment in new generation capacity in Australia since creation of the National Electricity Market. It would do well to learn from South Africa.
Bruce Mountain and Vivienne Roberts

Sep 15, 2016

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Renewables

Ararat wind farm begins production in Victoria
As part of the ACT Government’s push towards its “100% Renewables” target, commercial production has begun at Victoria’s new Ararat wind farm.
Paul McArdle

Aug 31, 2016

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Commentary

How residential demand tariffs could add $1000s to your bill
As residential demand tariffs are rolled out around Australia, we take a look at what they are, how they works, and why many households should avoid them at all costs.
Ronald Brakels

Aug 18, 2016

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Smart Energy

United Energy taps solar, storage, software to defer network upgrade
GreenSync to deliver landmark community-based demand response, energy storage project for United Energy, to avoid network upgrade on Mornington Peninsula.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 18, 2016

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Markets

Energy efficiency market update: losing ground in July
The spot Victoria energy efficiency market lost ground rapidly in July, and the softening has continued into early August.
Marco Stella

Aug 4, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Victoria becomes first Australia government to tap green bond market
Victorian state government becomes Australia’s first to join green bond market with $300m issuance to finance low-carbon investment.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 21, 2016

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Welcome to Tesla Town: the new Melbourne suburb with a Powerwall in every home
Homes in Glenvill’s new-build Melbourne development, YarraBend, will have rooftop solar and Tesla Powerwall battery storage as standard features. Is this the new normal for suburbs of the future?
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 15, 2016

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Renewables

Victoria sidesteps utilities in deal for two new wind farms
Two new wind farms to be built in Victoria after winning state tender and side-stepping utility capital strike on large scale renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 6, 2016

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Renewables

Victoria’s Coalition renewables spokesman – is he for or against wind and solar?
The Andrews govt’s renewable energy targets will put Victoria on a pathway to 100% renewables.
Leigh Ewbank

Jun 27, 2016

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Energy efficiency pays off for fast-growing Victoria economy
Victoria has the fastest growing population of all the states and is experiencing strong economic growth, yet its electricity consumption continues to fall.
Ric Brazzale

Jun 23, 2016

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CleanTech Bites

Brown coal’s bleak future as Victoria ramps up renewables
The future for big brown coal generators looks bleak if Victoria meets its ambitious renewable energy target. It could force the closure of Hazelwood before 2020.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2016

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Renewables

Victoria aims for 40% renewables by 2025, to add 5,400MW wind and solar
Victorian govt to use reverse auctions to reach 40% renewable energy by 2025, underlining the policy divide between Labor and conservative governments. The target will require 5,400MW of new wind and solar capacity to be built in less than a decade.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 15, 2016

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