ANU renewable energy workshop: ‘bottlenecks’ prevent equal clean energy access
Attendees at a recent Australian National University (ANU) renewable energy workshop say access to a clean energy network is essential for mitigating climate change. The 50-strong group of energy experts also say Australia needs to do more to ensure everyone can connect to new distributed energy resources, like solar and wind. It concluded that to […]
NSW Greens push for a statewide carbon pricing scheme
The NSW Greens are calling for the state to return to carbon pricing to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. NSW previously had a carbon pricing scheme. In fact, according to the Greens, it was the first place in the world to enact such a program. It ran from 2003 to 2012, during which NSW […]
New Victorian legislation forces electricity companies to offer cheaper deals
The Victorian government has introduced a bill designed to force big power companies to offer the state’s residents a better energy deal. The new Victorian energy legislation is coupled with a number of other initiatives from the Andrews Government. Under the bill, retailer standing energy offers will be abolished. The Energy Security Board (ESB) will […]
China reveals plans to beam solar power from space
A Chinese organisation has unveiled plans to build a space station to capture solar energy and beam it directly back to Earth. The space solar station could harvest a limitless supply of solar power, since its solar panels would be unaffected by Earth’s atmosphere. Additionally, an orbital solar plant could provide 24/7 clean energy, because […]
NSW Greens energy policy: PowerNSW, a public renewable electricity company
The NSW Greens energy policy aims to transform the state’s electricity market with a publicly-owned renewable electricity supplier and retailer called PowerNSW. The 100 per cent renewables supplier would build, distribute and also retail affordable electricity for New South Wales residents. The Greens also wants to create regional renewable energy hubs across the state. PowerNSW would build […]
NSW Labor will deliver 7 GW of renewable energy if it wins power in March election
NSW Labor has pledged an additional 7 GW of new renewable energy if it wins power in the March election. According to Labor, the Daley Labor Government plan would provide clean and cheaper electricity for more than three million NSW homes in the next decade. Announcing the policy, NSW Labor Leader Michael Daley said it […]
Clean Energy Council federal election wish-list: solar panels on all new homes
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) wants solar panels to be mandatory on all new homes. The council, which is Australia’s national body for the renewable energy industry, made the call in a federal election energy policy wish-list released today. The council says there’s a need to “restore the leadership” on renewables to the Federal Government […]
Landmark decision: NSW court upholds Gloucester coal mine ban in Hunter Valley
A NSW court has dismissed an appeal against a Hunter Valley coal mine ban. The case is significant because the judge’s decision took into account the coal’s affect on green house gas or GHG emissions. Justice Brian Preston of the Land and Environment Court upheld the refusal of consent for a mining application made by the […]
NSW-South Australia electricity interconnector a renewable energy win for both states
A proposed electricity interconnector between New South Wales and South Australia could deliver cheaper electricity, improve energy security, and support the transition from coal and gas to renewables. The project involves building a 916 kilometre, 330 kV interconnector transmission line from Wagga Wagga in NSW to Robertstown in SA at a cost of $1.73 billion. […]
Electric vehicle fast-charging network top priority: Infrastructure Australia
An independent advisory board says an electric vehicle fast-charging network is a top priority to help Australia transition to EVs. The Infrastructure Australia (IA) ‘Infrastructure Priority List 2019’ says fast-charging EV stations at regular intervals on the national highway network will encourage people to buy electric cars and improve access to charging facilities. According to […]
