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      February 13, 2020
      Sophie Vorrath

      Albanese downbeat on zero carbon bill, but describes new coal plant as “unicorn”

      The leader of the federal opposition has downplayed the prospects of a cross-bench bill to commit Australia to a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, saying there was little chance […]

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      November 23, 2021
      James Martin II

      A list of Australian battery support schemes (existing & proposed) as of Nov 2018

      If you care about battery storage and distributed energy in Australia, you’re probably aware that a number of battery incentive programs are now available through various state & territory governments […]

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      July 11, 2016
      Giles Parkinson

      Could the Renewable Energy Target once again be under threat with new government?

      Australia’s biggest utilities and coal generators could push for another review of the federal renewable energy target, if the newly re-elected Coalition government is presented with a “workable” majority of […]

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      June 9, 2016
      Solar Choice Staff

      Are you voting for solar this election? Check the Solar Scorecard

      Solar advocacy group Solar Citizens have launched their Solar Scorecard tool for the 2016 election. The Solar Scorecard allows anyone to find out how the candidates in their local electorate […]

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      June 7, 2016
      Giles Parkinson

      Aussie solar scientists call on major parties to keep ARENA

      Australian solar scientists have called on both major political parties to rethink their policy on cutting funding to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, saying the move could “unintentionally kill” solar […]

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      May 11, 2016
      Sophie Vorrath

      Labor pledges to reinstate ARENA funds if elected

      Labor has put climate change and renewable energy firmly on its economic agenda in its budget reply, while also re-opening the door to re-instating funds to the Australia Renewable Energy […]

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      January 16, 2020
      Sophie Vorrath

      Coal plant closures would have ‘negligible’ impact on electricity prices: RepuTex

      Shutting down Australia’s dirtiest coal-fired power plants as soon as 2017 would have a “negligible” effect on electricity prices, a new report has found. The analysis, by energy and emissions […]

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      May 11, 2016
      Sophie Vorrath

      Greens propose plan to wean Australia off coal

      A seven-point policy plan to wean the Australian economy and electricity network off coal, has been unveiled by the Greens, including an immediate ban on all new coal and gas […]

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      April 14, 2016
      Giles Parkinson

      Could Labor deploy ‘reverse auctions’ for renewables on the national scale?

      The Australian Labor Party could use “reverse auctions” to help meet a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 if it wins power in the federal election later this […]

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      March 21, 2016
      Solar Choice Staff

      The thousand-member volunteer army keeping Australia’s solar strong

      Do you own a solar system? Are you seriously thinking about getting one for your home or business? Are you a member of Australia’s solar industry? If you can answer […]

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      September 21, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Labor’s 50% renewables target would require $80b in investment: UBS

      Federal Labor’s proposed 50 per cent renewable energy target for Australia by 2030 would require around $80 billion in investment, much of which would need to be spent anyway, a […]

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      September 14, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      QLD government aims to turn Sunshine State into Solar State

      Queensland’s state Labor government says it has increased the capacity of its large scale solar auction to 60MW from 40MW as it seeks to accelerate the transition from the “sunshine […]

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      September 7, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Vic Labor to introduce legislation to prevent retailer discrimination against solar homes

      Victoria’s Labor government has announced new legislation that will prevent electricity retailers from refusing discounts to households with rooftop solar arrays. Victoria energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced the move on […]

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      September 3, 2015
      Sophie Vorrath

      QLD government to give boost to rooftop & large-scale solar

      The Queensland Labor government has pledged to help the Sunshine State live up to its name, by boosting development of large-scale solar projects and encouraging the uptake of rooftop solar. […]

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      August 19, 2015
      Sophie Vorrath

      Aus energy markets in midst of ‘seismic shift’ thanks to solar, storage: Shorten

      The leader of the Opposition has pushed the case for household solar and battery storage, in a speech at the University of NSW last Friday. Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten […]

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      July 23, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Survey says half of Australian voters disappointed with Coalition’s (lack of) support for renewables

      A new survey has revealed more than half of Australian voters believe the Coalition has failed to give enough support to Australia’s renewable energy industry, and particularly rooftop solar. The […]

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      June 12, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Coalition reportedly investigating ways to promote large-scale solar ahead of wind

      Solar energy could be favoured under the revised Australian renewable energy target, with Coalition ministers reportedly looking at ways to accelerate the development of large-scale solar projects, ahead of wind […]

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      May 15, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Queensland to aim for 50% renewables, 1 million solar homes by 2030

      Queensland’s Labor government has restated its commitment to generating 50 per cent of its electricity needs from renewable energy by 2030, and to ensure one million homes in state had […]

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      May 12, 2015
      Solar Choice Staff

      RET deal back on hold as Labor walks out over continuation of 2-yearly reviews

      Even as an agreement appears to be close at hand, talks have again broken down between Labor and the Coalition about the future of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET). Labor […]

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      April 15, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Aussie small-scale solar stays strong even as large-scale lags due to uncertainty

      Australia’s rooftop solar market is continuing to grow, despite a plunge in renewable energy investment that is driving the nation’s large-scale renewables sector into a deepening crisis. New analysis by […]

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      March 27, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Coalition rejects 41,000GWh ‘compromise’ on Renewable Energy Target

      Federal industry minister Ian Macfarlane has rejected the offer of a compromise on the Renewable Energy Target from the Clean Energy Council, saying his government would not budge above 32,000GWh. […]

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      March 24, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Coalition says cross-bench senators votes could help them weaken RET

      The federal government will take renewable energy target negotiations to the cross-benchers in the Senate, after its “final” offer on the RET was rejected outright by Labor.In an interview with […]

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      March 18, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      NSW Labor releases document detailing strong renewable energy support policy for state

      NSW Labor has released a renewable energy-focused environment and energy policy, promising a fair price for solar and an emphasis on decentralised generation. The policy document, released on Tuesday, outlines around 10 major […]

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      March 13, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      LGC price spikes as government comes closer to RET deal

      Comments from within the Abbott government suggesting an agreement on the RET could come as soon as Easter have helped push prices of large scale renewable energy certificates (LGCs) to […]

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      February 11, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Next round of ACT feed-in tariff for large-scale renewables to foster solar-plus-storage projects

      The ACT government is set to follow up its successful utility-scale solar and wind energy reverse auctions with another renewables bidding round – this time for large-scale solar plus storage […]

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      February 4, 2015
      Giles Parkinson

      Labor’s landslide in Queensland election could spell sunny future for solar

      Campbell Newman’s loss in the Queensland state election on the weekend could be solar’s gain, as attention turns to the Labor party’s renewable energy policy. Queensland’s Labor Party unveiled its solar […]

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      December 11, 2014
      Giles Parkinson

      Australia Institute report shows 80% of Australians favour solar, wind & other renewables over coal

      The majority of Australians look forward to a future fuelled by renewables, new research has found, with many naming solar and wind as their energy sources of choice. In two […]

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      December 10, 2014
      Solar Choice Staff

      Do the recent comments from Greg Hunts’s office mean small-scale commercial solar is safe from the government axe?

      According to Climate Spectator, the government is dropping hints that it may have backed away from slashing incentives for residential and small-scale commercial solar projects. In a talk with Climate […]

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      November 28, 2014
      Giles Parkinson

      Victoria’s Labor party promises to reinstate emissions reduction target if elected

      The Victorian Labor Party has pledged to set up a $20 million fund to encourage investment in renewable energy resources including solar and wind, just days before the state election […]

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      November 30, 2014
      Giles Parkinson

      Vic Labor party pledges support for renewables as rural towns turn to clean energy

      The Victorian Labor Party has nailed its renewable energy colours to the mast in the lead up to next week’s state election, pledging to reverse wind farm restrictions and help […]

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      November 5, 2014
      Giles Parkinson

      53MW Broken Hill solar plant receives planning approval

      A 53MW solar power plant planned for Broken Hill in NSW has been given the final go-ahead by the state’s department of planning and environment, after approving the Construction Environmental […]

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