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  Media Release: Nov 14 2017: Launch of Vic's renewable energy auctions, "a lesson" for the feds   Victoria is leading the country with the launch of Australia's largest renewable energy auction scheme, a...

New solar and wind farm projects announced just days after state government's Renewable Energy Jobs & Investment Bill 2017 passed the lower house demonstrates strong investor confidence in the Victorian Renewable Energy Target.

MEDIA RELEASE: 21 September 2017 Lower house passes Vic Renewable Energy Target: "Victoria a step closer to jobs, cheaper power, and climate action" Friends of the Earth have welcomed the passage of the Renewable...

While the rudderless Turnbull government remains divided over energy and climate policy, analysis by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) shows that it is Victoria's Renewable Energy Target that will secure the state's energy...

MEDIA RELEASE - 5 Sept 2017 Friends of the Earth welcome the Australian Energy Market Operator's Electricity Statement of Opportunities, and say the analysis shows the Victorian Renewable Energy Target will secure the state's...

The Victorian government has announced that it will aim to legislate the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET). This measure has been widely welcomed by the environment movement, businesses and the broader community. The hostile...

MEDIA RELEASE - 23 August 2017 "A vital stepping stone towards 10,000 jobs" The Andrews government have this morning announced the first big solar farms in the state as well as auctions to bring...

MEDIA RELEASE: 13 July 2017Friends of the Earth: Coalition of the willing on renewables welcome, but “must deliver existing state/territory commitments”  Friends of the Earth, the environment group that coordinated the campaign for a...

MEDIA RELEASE - 27 JUNE:  Friends of the Earth welcome the announcement of state government support for a $565 million expansion of the Nectar Farms hydroponic business near Stawell. The project will see the...

FoE launched a campaign calling for a state renewable energy target (VRET) in early 2014. In August 2015, the Andrews government committed to VRETs for 2020 and 2025 in its Renewable Energy Roadmap We're...