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 […]
Clean Energy Regulator urges solar retailers to join solar panel validation initiative
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is urging solar retailers to get on board with its Solar Panel Validation Initiative to protect customers, plus their brands and reputations. The CER launched the SPV scheme in 2018 as a way to protect both the industry and its consumers. Here’s how it works. When doing a solar installation, […]
NSW Greens election pledge: mandatory solar panels for new construction
The NSW Greens have announced plans for a sweeping $1.25 billion solar spree ahead of the state election on March 23, including mandatory solar for new homes. NSW Greens MP and Environment spokesperson Cate Faehrmann wants one million extra households to install solar panels or be part of community renewable energy schemes within four years. […]
Renewable energy blackouts blame-game is ‘wrong and dangerous’
Blaming renewable energy for power outages is wrong, and worse, potentially dangerous, according to a new report. The warning comes from the Grattan Institute’s Keep Calm and Carry On investigation into the reliability of our electricity network. The February 2019 report found that in the past decade, 97 per cent of all outages were due […]
NSW solar rebates and loans schemes: Liberals and Labor pledge solar support ahead of state election
It was a weekend of NSW solar rebates and loans scheme pledges from the two major parties. The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government says it will help up to 300,000 households slash power bills using no-interest loans to buy solar panel and battery systems. The move came Sunday, after the Labor Opposition announced a NSW solar rebates […]
