NSW Farmers have voted to have renewable energy projects forced to entirely – and exclusively – fund local councils.
Energy
Labor ag ministers raise ‘serious’ concern over nuclear plans
The nation’s agriculture ministers say there is too much uncertainty about how the federal opposition’s nuclear reactor proposal would affect food production.
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
We are still feeling the hit from whopping power bills, but it could be worse, an inquiry has found. Read more here.
Farmers dig in on renewables as transition accelerates
Farmers are playing their part in the transition to renewable energy with little to no impact on their agricultural production
Walcha approves Winterbourne voluntary planning agreement
Walcha Council yesterday voted to approve the draft voluntary planning agreement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm with a vote of six in favour and two against
Renewables ‘cheapest way’ to meet net-zero grid
The energy market operator says renewables will be the most cost-effective way of reaching net-zero targets in the grid by 2050.
Senators claim future gas plan ‘deaf’ to traditional owners’ concerns
The future gas strategy has been criticised for misrepresenting the views of traditional owners, with calls for an apology from the federal government.
Bad news for New England as parties set for another election focused on climate
We could be in for another election fought on climate and how the country reaches net-zero as parties hint at policies and strategies a year out from polling day.
Keeping the lights on during solar, wind droughts
New energy storage to ride out the solar and wind doldrums is the key to the nation’s power needs, not “uneconomic” nuclear reactors, an industry report finds.
Community Energy Congress hub allows locals to connect with the future of energy
New England has another opportunity to be at the forefront of the renewable energy transition, with a special livestream hub in Armidale for the 2024 Community Energy Congress tomorrow.