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The Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme presents a critical opportunity to bolster local economic participation in the renewable energy transition. However, the proposed eligibility and merit criteria included in the Design Paper are far too vague. According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “In its current form, the Capacity Investment Scheme will not … Continued
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Health professionals will gather today at 11am outside Parliament House in Canberra to deliver an open letter signed by 25 organisations representing over 50,000 health professionals, including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP), calling for funding … Continued
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What: Healthcare workers will deliver an open letter to the Federal Climate Change & Energy Minister’s Office, from 25 organisations representing over 50,000 health professionals, calling on the Federal Government to accelerate roll out of rooftop solar on social housing to protect health Where: Federal Parliament steps When: Tuesday, March 26th, at 11:00 pm – … Continued
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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2.85 million in funding under the Regional Microgrids Program to trial two novel long duration energy storage technologies at remote microgrids in Western Australia. Horizon Power, Western Australia’s regional energy provider, will install and trial Redflow’s zinc bromine flow battery … Continued
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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2 million to Lochard Energy for an 18-month feasibility study into large-scale hydrogen production and storage in Victoria’s onshore Otway Basin. The feasibility study, costing $6.3 million in total, is the second stage of Lochard’s H2RESTORE project, which aims to … Continued
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At a time when sustainability dominates the global agenda, parents of the next generation are bearing the responsibility of nurturing eco-conscious children, often with a profound desire to leave behind a healthier environment for their families to enjoy. Our recent report, entitled ‘The rise of home energy efficiency’, showed that 6 in … Continued
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Friday 22nd March Climate organisations respond to Coalition’s nuclear push The adoption of nuclear reactors in Australia is not a climate policy, according to the Climate Council, Australian Conservation Foundation, Solutions for Climate Australia, and more than 40 civil society organisations working to speed up Australia’s response to climate change. In a joint statement, non-government … Continued
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A Monash University expert is available to comment on the energy market operator’s warning of gas shortages from 2028 in southern states as supplies fall faster than demand, how this will affect gas prices, and what measures can be taken to mitigate impact. Associate Professor Roger Dargaville, Director Monash Energy Institute, Resources Engineering, Faculty … Continued
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Thursday 21st March 2024 Gas experts have weighed in on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s gas outlook (Gas Statement Of Opportunities) this morning, reminding Australians that there is no shortage of gas in Australia because three-quarters of gas produced locally is exported. The following analysts are available for comment today. To arrange … Continued
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NSW backs defective power plan which hikes bills & torches the bush Government agencies and think tank voice concern over overhead transmission The NSW Government is recklessly pushing ahead with HumeLink, a $5 billion, 365-kilometre overhead transmission project through southern NSW. This is despite serious safety and environmental concerns from within its own departments, … Continued
