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Approval signalled for Dundonnell wind farm: Vic govt breathes new life into wind sector, gears up for ambitious VRET
February 17, 2016
Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne has signalled the approval of the Dundonell wind farm in the minister’s assessment report–the final stage in the environmental effects statement process.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFarmers, community and enviro groups rally at Vic Parliament: Call for gasfield ban & renewables ambition
February 09, 2016
Farmers, community and environmental groups from across the Victoria gathered on the steps of Parliament on the first sitting day of 2016 (Tuesday 9 February) to greet the MPs as they prepare to make...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFed attacks on renewable energy underscores need for state leadership
February 02, 2016
Just a day after the new chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel called for Australia to accelerate the switch from polluting coal to clean renewable energy, it was revealed the Federal government has mounted another attack on...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRALLY: Ban Onshore Gas + Grow Renewables!, Feb 9
January 21, 2016
Big energy companies have sought to “open up” Victoria to onshore gas drilling and fracking–putting prime farmland and water resources at risk. Regional communities around the state have said “no” to risky unconventional gas...
Read More 1 Reaction Share"If you own a roof, it's a complete no-brainer" Homeowners go solar while VIC awaits VRET decision
December 23, 2015
As Victoria finalises it’s policy on a Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET), homeowners are switching to solar in a sign they want greater ambition from our state government on transitioning to renewable energy.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAndrews govt's New Energy Jobs Fund shows it's preparing to set ambitious Vic Renewable Energy Targets
December 22, 2015
The Andrews government opened the first tranch of its New Energy Jobs Fund in Blackburn today.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareParis Climate Deal: States in poll position while Feds struggle with climate response
December 17, 2015
The Paris Conference has exceeded expectations by achieving universal agreement to limit global warming to 2C, and striving for a stronger target of 1.5C. The increased ambition on the international stage has implications for...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareTurnbull govt lifts CEFC wind farm ban: Friends of the Earth call for clean energy bank to be retained
December 14, 2015
At the weekend, Fairfax media revealed the Turnbull government had lifted the controversial wind farm investment ban imposed on the Clean Energy Finance Corporation under Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVictoria will build its own wind farms with ambitious renewables targets
December 10, 2015
Late November, Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio visited Ararat to turn the first sod on a new wind farm under construction thanks to the ACT’s ambitious Renewable Energy Targets.
Read More 1 Reaction SharePolling shows strong public support for renewable energy as Andrews govt finalises targets
December 03, 2015
A national poll commissioned by The Australia Institute shows strong public support for ambitious Renewable Energy Targets as the Andrews government finalises its Renewable Energy Action Plan.
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