Tag: Renewable Energy Target
Queensland to target solar energy future
Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark Bailey has outlined plans for harvesting sun-powered energy in Queensland that will see the state capitalise on...
Federal Government under growing pressure to accept bipartisan deal on RET
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has urged the Federal Government to accept bipartisan deal on the renewable energy target (RET) and put an end to...
RET impasse hurting Australia’s industry
The political stalemate over the passing of the renewable energy target (RET) is hurting the competitiveness and confidence of Australia’s trade exposed industries, said...
Energy policy uncertainty causes Meridian Energy to pull the plug on major renewable project
Meridian Energy Australia has abandoned plans to develop the 37 megawatt hydro power station at Burdekin Falls Dam, citing “destabilising revisions” to Australian energy...
AMWU slams Coalition over failure on renewables
The Australian Manufacturers’ Workers Union (AMWU) has launched a stinging attack on the Napthine Government following the loss of 100 jobs at windtower fabricator...
Tonsley to harness huge solar electricity potential
Premier Jay Weatherill announced a two-staged request for proposals to convert the iconic saw tooth roof of the former Mitsubishi plant at Tonsley into...
Government releases report from independent review of RET
The Australian Government has released the report from the independent panel on the review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) that sets out a...
Aluminium industry to pursue full exemption from the RET
The Australian Aluminium Council has issued a media statement in response to the release of the report by the Expert Panel established to review...
AMWU slams Federal Government over solar policy
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has slammed the Federal Government for its lack of investment and support on renewable power after Solar Reserve...
Experts say Australia’s policy on renewable energy stifles investments in the sector
California-based renewable energy company Solar Reserve has abandoned plans to develop electricity plants for the public market in Australia because of the Government’s hostile...
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