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Surf Coast Council says higher Vic Renewable Energy Target is "bright policy"
October 06, 2015
The Surf Coast Shire Council has urged the Andrews government to lift the level of ambition for the Victorian Renewable Energy Targets.
Read More 1 Reaction SharePremier welcomes China/Vic solar tech deal, strong state policies will create more jobs
September 22, 2015
Premier Daniel Andrews has welcomed a Victoria/China solar technology partnership during a trade mission to China that will create 200 jobs in the state.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWelcome green shoots come from state govt renewable energy plans
September 18, 2015
The future of Victorian renewable energy policy will be known by the end of the year with the Andrews government preparing to release its Renewable Energy Action Plan.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRenewable Energy Roadmap a step in the right direction
September 15, 2015
The Andrews government has recently announced their Renewable Energy Roadmap, which has been welcomed by many who see the need for state-based leadership on renewable energy policy.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMore ambition needed on state renewable targets
September 10, 2015
After lagging behind other states under former Premiers Ted Baillieu and Dennis Napthine, the Andrews government recently announced a Renewable Energy Roadmap to breathe life into Victorian renewable energy sector.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVoices from Regional Vic: Renewables target a start to build on
September 09, 2015
The announcement of a Victorian Renewable Energy Target by the Andrews government has given regional communities across the state hope that more renewable energy projects can get off the ground, boosting investment and job...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareConfidence returning after Andrews govt's VRET announcement
September 01, 2015
Macedon Ranges-based renewable energy company, WestWind, says confidence is returning to the sector after the Andrews government’s VRET announcement. “From our perspective it is welcome news snippet, we are curious to see what comes...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBusiness peak body welcomes Andrews govt renewable roadmap, sends message to Spring St
August 26, 2015
Cross sector support for growing renewable energy is emerging in Victoria with the state’s peak body for business, the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry, throwing its weight behind the Andrews government’s Renewable Energy Roadmap.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFriends of the Earth welcomes Andrews Govt. commitment to state renewables target and calls for energy ambition
August 21, 2015
Friends of the Earth has welcomed the Andrews government's commitment to a Victorian Renewable Energy Target, and has highlighted the need for ambition to attract investment and create jobs while tackling climate change. The...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVoters back ALP's 50% renewable goal, strengthens case for Vic target
August 06, 2015
New polling from Essential Research shows voters back the Australian Labor Party’s commitment to a national goal of 50% renewable energy by 2030.
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