The economic recovery from COVID is currently anything but sustainable says the International Energy Agency, as it is being driven in part by a resurgence in coal power. [Read more…]
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South Australia’s Billion Dollar Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal
The South Australian and Federal Governments have inked a $1.08 billion agreement that the pair say will drive down emissions and energy costs. [Read more…]
Yallourn Power Station Closure Inquiry Announced
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Victoria’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee is to delve into the economic impacts of the early closure of Yallourn Power Station. [Read more…]
Renewables Help Achieve Lowest Wholesale Electricity Prices In Years
Wholesale electricity prices in the National Electricity Market last year were at their lowest since 2015 says the Australian Energy Regulator. [Read more…]
Electric Hot Water System VPP Trial In South Australia
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for Rheem’s Active Hot Water Control project in South Australia. The trial involves storing excess solar electricity – both self-generated and from the grid – using thousands of electric hot water systems. [Read more…]
Low Emissions Technology Statement: Roadmap Reactions
Australia’s Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor released the Morrison Government’s First Low Emissions Technology Statement yesterday – and what wasn’t in it was as controversial as some of what is. [Read more…]
ARENA’s New Funding: Reactions
The Morrison Government yesterday announced new long term funding for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency – and an expanded focus that includes dabbling in fossil fuels. [Read more…]
Shane Rattenbury: The Federal Government Is Renewable Energy’s Problem
State energy ministers can rightly claim that they have acted well in advance of the Federal Government. But there remain worrying divisions between the states that could turn into faultlines. [Read more…]
Queenslanders Want More Renewables, Not Coal Power
A poll of more than 1,000 Queensland residents in late March indicates a strong preference for more renewables over new coal-fired power. [Read more…]
Energy Businesses Directed To Protect Households And Small Business
On Friday, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) outlined its expectations for energy retailers and networks during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they must “go above and beyond” to support customers. [Read more…]
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