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ARENA helps fund project to demonstrate energy efficient housing at scale
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is chipping in over $700,000 to help Frasers Property Australia build 51 energy efficient homes complete with a solar embedded network. The idea is to demonstrate to the wider housing sector that…
NSW coal country commits to clean energy transition
A new raft of councils across New South Wales’ coal country have committed to climate action and renewable energies are joining the Cities Power Partnership. Lake Macquarie City Council, Port Stephens Council and Cessnock City Council have…
ACT Greens pledge to build first zero-emissions, all-electric business district
The ACT Greens will establish one of Australia’s first all-electric and zero-emissions business districts, as part of the party’s re-election pitch to Canberra voters.
The new business centre is being planned in Canberra, to be located…
AGL expands VPP with solar battery sales to eastern states
AGL Energy has expanded its solar battery VPP to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria with the immediate launch of solar battery sales for residents of the eastern states, while solar and battery bundles will be available by the end of…
Toowoomba shops get a solar makeover
Toowoomba’s Grand Central shops are currently getting a solar treatment, over 2,400 panels installed through a partnership between the QLD State Government and Yurika. QLD Energy Minister Anthony Lynham said QLD is behind renewables. August…
Queensland ticks three renewable energy zones for economic recovery plan
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the commitment of the Palaszczuk Government to unlock three renewable energy zones across North, Central and south-west Queensland as part of the state’s economic recovery plan. “Grid congestion is the…
APY Lands set for solar and battery transition
The South Australian Government has announced a $9 million investment towards the transition of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands from diesel reliance to the self-reliance of solar and energy storage. The contract is good news for…
Distributed and large-scale renewables improve reliability outlook for Australia’s main grid
The reliability of Australia’s power supply has improved driven by the addition of new solar and wind capacity, making summer blackouts less likely, the Australian Energy Market Operator finds in its latest report. In light of the aging…
A ‘just transition’ just about the only transition worth having
An international group of researchers, including The Australian National University’s (ANU) Prof Frank Jotzo, has published a study today in the journal Nature Climate Science showing the importance of a ‘just transition’ as coal is…
New crack in solar ceiling as Victoria sweetens rooftop deal for landlords
The Victorian state government has sweetened its offer of discounted solar for the state’s rental households, with the addition of an interest-free loan program that would allow landlords to cut the upfront cost of installing a rooftop PV…