Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
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Posted inArmidale, Energy, National News
Solar power free for all in the middle of the day
New Englanders with smart meters installed may soon be able to use electricity free of charge for three hours a day under a new plan designed to spread the benefits of renewable energy.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News, Politics
Nationals unanimous in abandoning net zero
The Nationals say Australia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 is driving up power prices and shutting down industry.
Posted inEnergy, Regional Development, Walcha
Clean Energy Council fails to consult with farmer groups on decommissioning model
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has unveiled a national model for decommissioning large scale renewable energy projects, but it appears the industry body did not consult any farmer groups while developing the proposal it says is designed to “protect farmers”.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Mining and Resources, Narrabri, NSW Politics
Minns considers compulsory land acquisition to progress Narrabri Gas Project
NSW Premier Chris Minns has said his government will consider compulsory land acquisition to push forward the Narrabri Gas Project, drawing strong condemnation from NSW Farmers.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Regional Development
150 jobs and helping to lower electricity prices – Wongalea BESS seeks local feedback
Up to 150 jobs could be created during construction of a major new renewable energy project proposed for Armidale, with residents invited to have their say.
Posted inEducation, Energy
Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom
Australia is heading towards labour shortages in the clean energy transition and industry have been urged to step up to inspire the next generation of workers.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Government plays politics by allowing Joyce Net Zero bill to be debated
The Albanese Government has used a little trickery of parliament to highlight Coalition divisions on climate policy, allowing debate on Member for New England Barnaby Joyce’s Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025 – despite it being a private member’s bill that is unlikely to ever face a vote.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Joyce puts forward his Net Zero bill that will never be voted on
Barnaby Joyce has used one of the first sitting days of the new parliament to introduce laws to repeal Australia’s plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Moree
Moree leads the way on green hydrogen
A cotton farm near Moree is set to become a global pioneer in sustainable agriculture, with a green hydrogen and ammonia project backed by the NSW Government passing the next round of approvals and expected to be shovel ready soon.