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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Chair of the Committee, Mr Tony Zappia MP, said ‘Australian motorists are increasingly choosing EVs when purchasing a new car. The percentage of EVs sold is growing every year, moving to 7.2 per cent of … Continued
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January 16, 2024 Parents for Climate welcomes the announcement from NSW and Federal governments to provide matched funding for cost-saving upgrades to up to 24,000 social housing properties and to open up access to solar power to more than 30,000 households in total. However, Parents for Climate would like to see this support go further. … Continued
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Top Schneider Electric executives attending World Economic Forum annual gathering Clear benefits in tackling corporate and supply chain emissions Sydney, Australia – Far greater deployment of existing technologies is needed to keep climate change from spiralling out of control, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, urged today. … Continued
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A household electrification program announced today will reduce energy bills for low income households in NSW while tackling the climate crisis, according to Rewiring Australia. More than 24,000 social housing tenants will receive grants for upgrades including solar PV, hot water systems, ceiling fans, reverse-cycle air conditioners, insulation and draught proofing. The grants … Continued
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The whole mining community is shocked and saddened at news of a fatality at Saraji South coal mine on Monday in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, the Mining and Energy Union said. “This is the worst news we can ever receive,” said MEU Queensland President Mitch Hughes. “We are devastated that a coal miner is not returning … Continued
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Methane giant lobbies for more money to pollute Reports today that Woodside is lobbying the government for more taxpayer subsidies to extract fossil fuels are deeply troubling. A fossil fuel industry favourite, The West Australian, reports that the oil and methane giant is asking for the same government underwriting system now being offered to … Continued
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BMA Rail Crew workers in Central Queensland may be left with no choice but to apply to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) seeking industrial action after negotiations broke down with BMA. MEU Queensland District Vice President Shane Brunker says that members are concerned that BMA are attempting to negotiate a bottom of the barrel agreement … Continued
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The Allan Government must urgently put in place strict environmental protections for offshore energy projects after the federal veto of the Port of Hastings plan, leading conservationists say. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek blocked the proposed port because of “unacceptable” and “irreversible” risks to native endangered wildlife in Western Port Bay’s Ramsar-listed wetlands. The Victorian … Continued
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Leading energy infrastructure company, Jemena, has today announced the appointment of Kate Webster as new Group CFO following a competitive recruitment process. Commenting on the appointment Jemena’s Managing Director, David Gillespie, said that Kate brings a wealth of energy and utility sector experience to the role. “We are thrilled to welcome Kate to the Jemena … Continued
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This weekend marks the beginning of an ambitious campaign by the Otway Coastal Environment Action Network (OCEAN) to tour all towns along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria and raise awareness of seismic blasting for oil and gas and its devastating impact on marine life. The three week campaign starts at Ocean Grove on 6 … Continued
