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Powering sustainability: Expansion of Socomec and NHP partnership targets growing demand for energy management in Australia and New Zealand

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Socomec, a leading manufacturer of electrical equipment with strong expertise in critical energy applications, has entered into a new exclusive distribution partnership with NHP for its energy management portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.   NHP – an Australian company specialising in power distribution, motor control and automation systems – already has a longstanding relationship … Continued

Energy Locals slashes daytime power costs for South Australians

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Good news for South Australians looking to ease the pressures of household costs. Energy Locals has launched an exciting new offer, the Daytime Saver plan, offering the lowest usage rates in the market. At just 14.4c/kWh from 10am to 3pm daily, this innovative plan allows households to make significant savings on their energy bills by … Continued

Grant helps financial literacy sessions for those in Central West NSW

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Mary MacKillop Today will continue to provide vital financial literacy services across NSW’s Central West area thanks to a grant from gas network Jemena. The $15,000 grant was provided as part of Jemena’s Community Grants program and will contribute towards funding the dedicated team who deliver Mary MacKillop Today’s Financial Literacy program. Mary MacKillop Today’s … Continued

ARENA backs Jet Zero for sustainable aviation fuel

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 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $9 million in funding to Jet Zero Australia to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Townsville.   The next stage of engineering activities for Jet Zero Australia’s project will include a $36.8 million front-end engineering design (FEED) study to determine the viability of its commercial … Continued

Surfers for Climate stoked to see the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone starting to make waves for Victoria!

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Media Release 26 September, 2024   The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, and the Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio, have today announced that the Federal Government has released the first feasibility licence for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone.   This is a great step forward for … Continued

Critical skills shortages threaten Australia’s renewable energy transition

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A new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney, in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) shows Australia’s electricity sector is poised for significant job growth but warns of potential skills shortages that could threaten the transition to a clean energy future. The study was facilitated … Continued

Media release: Applause for wind farm outcome that takes care of nature

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We are multiple groups across regional Australia, agriculture, industry and conservation, and we applaud the outcome of the Cattle Hill Wind Farm investing in protecting nature.   Cattle Hill Wind Farm has invested in cameras and artificial intelligence to stop wind farm blades spinning when eagles are approaching turbines. The company says no strikes have … Continued

COAL MINE EXTENSIONS: OUR CHILDREN WILL NEVER FORGIVE US

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September 25, 2024   In the wake of news the federal government has approved three coal mine extensions in New South Wales, experts in climate impacts have expressed their profound frustration as the undisputed scientific advice is that if we are to avoid the worst impacts of fossil fuel induced climate change, there cannot be … Continued

“Looks a lot like lip service”: Local groups leave government consultation process in disgust following Labor govt coal approvals

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Local community members concerned about climate change have left consultation processes with Labor MPs Peter Khalil, Alicia Payne, and Dr Daniel Mulino in protest following the government’s approval of three coal mines yesterday. In the seat of Wills, which the Greens have signaled as a primary target to win from Labor in the next election, … Continued