A new campaign urging the government to invest in ‘Local Energy Hubs’ has kicked off today voiced by three regional Australian farmers’ experience with the shift to renewable energy
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Scoping report for network infrastructure next big step for New England REZ
The New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is one step closer to connecting its 8 gigawatts of network capacity to the grid
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Calls for Barnaby to resign. Again.
It’s been less than six months since the Albanese et al last brayed about the need for Mr Joyce to resign from his role.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Local politics
“Make the buggers pay”: NSW Farmers debates forcing renewable projects to fund local councils
NSW Farmers have voted to have renewable energy projects forced to entirely – and exclusively – fund local councils.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Federal Politics
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.