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Tasmania has announced a proposed Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in the north west of the state. RE-Alliance, which works with regional communities as they work through the rollout of new renewable energy, said other states and territories could learn a lot from the consultation process that took place in Tasmania. RE-Alliance National Director Andrew Bray … Continued
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–BUSINESS WIRE– Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose”) (NYSE: MEG) today shared highlights from its presentation with 3M Company at the Bank of America 31st Annual Transportation, Airlines and Industrials Conference in New York. Montrose President and Chief Executive Officer, Vijay Manthripragada, and Montrose Chief Innovation Officer, Steve Woodard, Ph.D., joined 3M’s Chief Technology … Continued
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WA environment groups have responded to the reported removal of former Chevron employee, Simon McKirdy, from the Appeals Committee for Australia’s biggest climate decision, the North West Shelf Project Extension, the largest part of Woodside’s Burrup Hub mega-project, due to a perceived conflict of interest. Mr McKirdy was appointed to the two-person committee last month by WA’s … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union welcomes today’s appointment of Dr Iain Ross AO as Chair of the Net Zero Economy Authority. MEU General President Tony Maher said Dr Ross, a former President of the Fair Work Commission, has a wealth of industrial relations experience and is well placed to ensure workers’ interests are protected during … Continued
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Australia’s renewable hydrogen sector has taken another significant step forward after Spanish-based Solarig entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading energy infrastructure company Jemena. Under the MOU the parties will collaborate to assess the feasibility and facilitate the supply of zero-carbon renewable hydrogen to gas users connected to Jemena’s network. The MOU between … Continued
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The Kimberley’s peak environmental organisation, Environs Kimberley, has welcomed the release of Horizon Power’s new Kimberley Future Energy System (FES) Project, and Request for Tenders (RFT). As set out in the Horizon Power RFT documents, the project specifies supplying electricity to the Kimberley towns of Broome, Derby, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, and the Looma-Camballin … Continued
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Farmers for Climate Action, representing 8200 farmers across Australia, is relieved by news that a vital Australian water supply will be protected. Farmers for Climate Action was one of the first farm groups to strongly oppose the plan to use the Great Artesian Basin as a carbon capture storage reservoir for coal company Glencore. Some … Continued
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Energy Locals has launched a new Local Rewards plan, providing users with a free Entertainment membership, valued at $69.99, on top of their energy plan. With Local Rewards, users can enjoy exclusive discounts and offers from popular restaurants, shops, and more, while receiving fairer energy at home. In a timely move to alleviate cost … Continued
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Rewiring Australia strongly endorses the NSW Government’s new incentives to help more households gain access to household batteries. “Incentivising households and businesses to take up batteries means more cheap solar power in the grid and reduces our reliance on harmful fossil fuels. Yet again, households are the heroes in the energy transition,” said Rewiring … Continued
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Healthy Futures is deeply disappointed at today’s announcement that NSW Premier Chris Minns is extending the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station. Last year, Healthy Futures on behalf of a number of peak health organisations in NSW, wrote to the NSW Government urgently asking for the replacement of fossil fuel based energy with … Continued
