While some are seeing an important AEMO report as a big win for coal – it’s anything but. However, what it envisions still leaves us with coal power capacity hanging around for a long time; albeit continually dwindling.
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The ACCC Wants To Lower Electricity Prices Even If It Kills You
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, or ACCC, published a report last Wednesday titled Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage. Michael alerted people about it here and wrote more here. The opening lines of the report don’t pull any punches and begins with:
[Continue reading…]Flinders Power Fined A Pittance Over Port Augusta Dust Event
South Australia’s Environment Protection Authority has reportedly fined Flinders Power just $2,200 for a dust and coal fly-ash event that impacted Port Augusta residents last year.
[Continue reading…]Tasmania’s “Battery Of The Nation” Info Sessions Start Next Week
Hydro Tasmania will be hosting community information sessions around the state regarding its pumped hydro storage plans over the coming weeks.
[Continue reading…]Green Light For Queensland’s Rodds Bay Solar Farm
Gladstone Regional Council has approved the development application for Rodds Bay Solar Farm, a 300MW PV-based facility to be built near the township of Bororen; approximately 50km south of Gladstone.
[Continue reading…]SA Water “Project Zero” Solar Companies Shortlisted
Four solar companies have been shortlisted to tender for the installation of 500,000 solar panels on key SA Water infrastructure.
[Continue reading…]More Support For Renewables In Victoria
The Victorian Government has stumped up more funding to help the state towards its renewable energy goals and low-carbon economy aspirations.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Subsidy Threat : More Reactions
With the dust settling (a little) after the ACCC suggested axing Australia’s solar subsidy prematurely, more have weighed in on the recommendation.
[Continue reading…]Broome’s Battle For Home Solar Power Continues
Western Australia’s Broome may be bathed in sunshine, but most residents who want to install solar panels still can’t take advantage of its bountiful solar energy resources.
[Continue reading…]NEWSFLASH: ACCC Wants Solar Subsidy Axed
Solar supporters are in shock after an ACCC report published this morning recommended Australia’s small-scale renewable energy scheme should be wound down and abolished by 2021.
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