Tag: Lily D’Ambrosio
Market search underway for Victoria’s new public energy and storage utility
The Victorian government has launched a market search for a large-scale renewable energy generation and storage project to kickstart its revival of the publicly owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) in a push to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions for Victorians.
Construction begins on Australia’s largest wind farm
The largest wind farm in Australia, located in the Golden Plains Shire 60 km north-west of Geelong, will soon begin construction in Victoria, marking a turning point in the state's transition to a clean energy future.
New EV laboratory opens in Victoria to boost address job shortage
A new purpose-built electric vehicle laboratory (EV) opened in Victoria today to address the shortage of specially trained technicians in Australia.
Victoria rolls out updated strategy to boost offshore wind industry
Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 2, which outlines how Victoria will leverage industry-led investment in offshore wind for the first tranche of projects that will deliver at least 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2032.
Victoria revives State Electricity Commission to boost renewable energy, drive down bills
The Victorian government is bringing back the State Electricity Commission up and running to deliver government-owned renewable energy to drive down power bills in the state.
Regional Victoria receives boost for glass, organic waste recycling
The Victorian government has announced a $3 million investment to establish designated glass and organic waste drop-off points in Regional Victoria.
Victoria boosts electricians upskilling program for solar boom
The Victorian government has announced a $900,000 investment to train more electricians and electrical engineers.
Victoria announces community funding to boost circular economy
The Victorian government has allocated $3 million for 39 community organisations as part of the Circular Economy Communities Fund, which seeks to tackle waste and create new jobs in the state.
Victoria announces grant recipients for zero-emissions vehicle uptake program
Four Victorian businesses were among the recipients of a government grants program that supports the commercialisation of zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) technology.
Victoria seeks to develop new solar panel recycling methods
The Victorian government has launched a $10 million Solar Waste Challenge to encourage the development of novel solar panel recycling methods.