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$Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking$

Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking
Victorian Andrews government to allow onshore gas exploration, but will permanently ban CSG and fracking. Environmental groups and the Greens label it “disaster capitalism”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 17, 2020

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AEMC approves Victoria’s request to go it alone on energy reliability reform
AEMC approves request from Victoria for ‘enhanced RERT’ powers to allow AEMO to secure multi-year emergency electricity supply contracts.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 12, 2020

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Victoria left in the dark over potential bilateral energy deal with Angus Taylor
Victoria has been left in the dark over any potential deal with the federal government on energy, hasn’t heard from Angus Taylor for months.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 19, 2020

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Consortium proposes 80MW solar farm and green hydrogen facility in Victoria
Consortium seeks to leverage Govt funds to examine feasibility of hydrogen export facility near Portland in Victoria that could grow to a $1B investment opportunity.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 31, 2019

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Experts want air-con “clunkers” replaced to soften Victoria demand peaks, cut bills
Industry body calls for more support to replace air conditioner “clunkers” as Victoria hails successes of energy efficiency scheme
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 4, 2019

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Another 4,000 Victorian solar rebates snapped up in 80 minutes
Solar Victoria confident solar rebate challenges resolved as fresh allocation of 4,000 rebates exhausted in 80 minutes.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 1, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Great Ocean Road opened up for EVs by Chargefox electric vehicle charging network
Fifth EV rapid charging station from Chargefox opens in seaside village and surf mecca Torquay, Victoria.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2019

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Victoria says energy market rules come from different era, regulators fail to keep pace
Victorian energy minister says energy market rules out of date, and calls for reforms to ensure regulators can respond to clean energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 31, 2019

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Second Victorian generator offline after Mortlake suffers major “arcing” incident
“Electrical fault” will see Mortlake power station operate at half capacity until Christmas, exacerbating an already stretched Victorian grid heading into summer.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 10, 2019

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Renewables

Australia’s first offshore wind project moves forward with labour market study
Proponents of 2,200MW Star of the South project begin labour market study for first offshore wind farm in southern hemisphere.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2019

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Coal

Renewables driving “fundamental change” as Victoria leaves coal behind
Renewables creating “unprecedented change” in Victorian energy system, as solar and wind prepare to replace the state’s ageing coal fleet according to AEMO.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 28, 2019

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Coal

EnergyAustralia forced to reaffirm its plans for Yallourn, amid media coal panic
EnergyAustralia issues statement clarifying its plans for Yallourn power station, as speculation mounts that power station could close earlier than 2032.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 25, 2019

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Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking

AEMC approves Victoria’s request to go it alone on energy reliability reform

Victoria left in the dark over potential bilateral energy deal with Angus Taylor

Consortium proposes 80MW solar farm and green hydrogen facility in Victoria

Experts want air-con “clunkers” replaced to soften Victoria demand peaks, cut bills

Another 4,000 Victorian solar rebates snapped up in 80 minutes

Great Ocean Road opened up for EVs by Chargefox electric vehicle charging network

Victoria says energy market rules come from different era, regulators fail to keep pace

Second Victorian generator offline after Mortlake suffers major “arcing” incident

Australia’s first offshore wind project moves forward with labour market study

Renewables driving “fundamental change” as Victoria leaves coal behind

EnergyAustralia forced to reaffirm its plans for Yallourn, amid media coal panic

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Can cows and panels co-exist?

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