NEWSFLASH: Hardship Provisions For NSW Solar Bonus Scheme

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Energy Minister Chris Hartcher have announced provisions would be put in place for solar households in NSW with “genuine hardship cases” resulting from the NSW Government’s changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme.

Mortenson Announces 1.5GW Of Wind Farm Projects

The ever-growing cost of gas is fuelling a boom in renewable energy sources throughout North America, and the trend is proving an economic windfall for a Minneapolis construction company.

Australian Renewable Energy Revolution Critical By 2020

The author of a new report from the Climate Commission says the world is running out of time to prevent serious climate events caused by global warming and warns Australia should embrace a renewable energy revolution by 2020 to offset irreversible damage from climate change.

Liberal MP Breaks Rank On NSW Solar Bonus Scheme

NSW Premier O’Farrell is under heavy fire for his government’s handling of the state’s Solar Bonus Scheme from not only the solar industry, solar supporters and other political parties, but from elements within his own party.

UK Pledges 50% Carbon Emissions Cut By 2025

The United Kingdom has become the first nation in the world to adopt a legally binding emissions target beyond 2020, mandating a dramatic 50 percent cut in greenhouse gases from 1990 levels by 2025.

1,500 At NSW Solar Rally

Wednesday’s rally at Circular Quay to protest the New South Wales Government’s handling of the Solar Bonus Scheme drew around 1,500 angry solar supporters.

Chepstowe Wind Farm Gets Go-Ahead

Victoria’s Planning Minister yesterday announced the green light for a wind farm facility in Chepstowe, approximately 30 km west of Ballarat, Victoria.

NEWSFLASH: Western Australia Solar Feed In Tariff Changes

Western Australian households considering installing solar power will be racing to buy systems after today’s announcement by the Western Australian government that its solar feed in tariff rate will be greatly reduced for new applications submitted after June 30. A firm cap has also been put in place for the program.