The Clean Energy Investor Group has today released a report aimed at improving NSW planning approval processes so that renewable energy projects can be approved faster.
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New England Solar hits peak power… and the sheep are loving the shade
More than 2,000 merino sheep are now grazing across the New England Solar Stage 1 site, enjoying the shelter from the sun and rain under the solar panels.
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More communities switching on to renewables at the local level
Community groups like Geni Energy in Narrabri are taking on the shift to renewable energy, delivering local energy projects with outstanding benefits.
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Report shows farmers don’t have to choose between growing food and hosting solar
Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted government policy is needed
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Three more solar farms open for comment
Plans for three more solar farms to be developed in the New England are currently on exhibition and open for comment.
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Building local capacity now to get renewable-ready
Heidi McElnea, Engagement Coordinator for Community Power Agency, says the renewable energy transition needs rural and regional Australia in order to meet the emission-reduction targets
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New local app to help get staff, training, for renewables industry
A group of UNE students are developing a new app to support the growth in the renewable energy industry
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Early concerns raised about Boorolong Wind proposal
It has not yet submitted a development application, but local activist group Red4ne is already raising concerns about the proposed Squadron Energy (formerly CWP) Boorolong Wind Farm.
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Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
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Nationals vote to move Hunter gas pipeline
The National Party Conference held in Tamworth on the weekend carried a motion for the Hunter Gas Pipeline to be shifted off prime agricultural farming land.