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What is the real cost of Ted Baillieu’s wind energy policy?
February 20, 2014
In late August, the Baillieu government implemented new planning rules which place large sections of Victoria off-limits to wind farm developments through the creation of No Go zones, and set in place a 2...
Read More Add your reaction ShareYes 2 Renewables website launched
February 20, 2014
In recent months there has been a growing debate across Victoria about renewable energy projects. Wind farms, the proposed solar plants in the North West, and a range of geothermal investigations have both enthused...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAbbott govt’s wind energy/health review unnecessary, a waste of taxpayer money
February 20, 2014
January 26, 2014 The Abbott government’s announcement of yet another review of wind energy and health is unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money.
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictorian Premier signals shift on wind energy
February 20, 2014
10 April 2013 MEDIA RELEASE Friends of the Earth welcomes the Victorian Premier’s official endorsement of the Macarthur wind farm today. Premier Napthine’s attendance at the opening of Australia’s largest wind farm signals a...
Read More Add your reaction SharePremier Napthine’s support for Baillieu’s anti-wind farm laws put him at odds with community
February 20, 2014
March 14, 2013 MEDIA RELEASE Victoria’s new Premier Denis Napthine reaffirmed the government’s opposition to wind farms this morning in an interview with ABC Radio’s Jon Faine.
Read More Add your reaction ShareBaillieu's Anti-Wind Farm Policies Should Be Dumped
February 20, 2014
March 6, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release. Ted Baillieu's resignation today presents the Coalition with the opportunity to dump the former-Premiers regressive anti-wind farm laws.
Read More Add your reaction ShareHow can we achieve a clean energy future
February 12, 2014
The state government has recently announced that it will cut our greenhouse emissions by 20% by 2020. This is a good start to begin the transition we need to build a low carbon future,...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSupport for large scale solar a bright move
February 12, 2014
National environment group Friends of the Earth has welcomed Premier John Brumby’s announcement of a gross-feed-in tariff to support the development of large scale solar power plants in regional Victoria.
Read More Add your reaction ShareAustralia's first zero carbon housing project hits a hurdle
February 12, 2014
For the past 8 years environmentalist Brendan Condon has been working to build Australia’s first zero carbon housing project at Cape Paterson near Wonthaggi. This Ecovillage will build 200 highly sustainable houses. Recently the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCoalition Wind Farm policy a worrying entry to environment debate
February 12, 2014
After waiting many months for the release of Coalition policies on the environment, Ted Baillieu's first foray into the realm of environment does not bode well for the Party in the build up to...
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