Community consultation on the proposed transmission line that will deliver New England’s abundant renewable power to the rest of the state is now underway.
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Consultation with key stakeholders begins for REZ transmission corridor
The NSW Government has begun consultation with key stakeholders on the proposed transmission corridor for the New England Renewable Energy Zone.
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Country mayors say more solar needed in the cities to ease tensions in the regions
The Country Mayors Association of NSW are calling for State and Federal governments in increase rooftop solar installations in Sydney.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
Australia’s largest solar farm officially open at Uralla
New England Solar, Australia’s largest solar farm with a million solar panels, was officially opened yesterday in Uralla.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
Public meeting on community energy proposal for Uralla
ZNET Uralla is hosting an event on Monday night to consider some of the new ideas in community energy for the future energy needs of Uralla.
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Battery powered trucks being trialed
Volvo has been given the green light to trial heavy duty battery electric heavy vehicles in Queensland.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation, Walcha
Local farmers take long term view in supporting Winterbourne Wind at Walcha
The Winterbourne Wind Farm will be a boon for Walcha, a local farming family says, by ameliorating climate change and offering new income for the town that relies heavily on agriculture.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla Shire
Expansion of Uralla solar farm gets little opposition
The New England Solar Farm near Uralla is set to expand after only one substantive objection was received to their modification proposal.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Walcha
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Local News, Walcha
Walcha Council fights to be included in ongoing Winterbourne Wind assessments
Renewable energy developments are dividing locals, but Walcha Council has unanimously voted to keep their voice heard in the ongoing assessment of the the Winterbourne Wind Project at an extraordinary meeting yesterday.