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MEDIA RELEASE: Wonwondah wind farm gets the green light - Will local Nationals MP support jobs & investment?
May 31, 2018
A new wind farm in Wonondah North in western Victoria has been given the green light by the Andrews government and will bring jobs and investment to the Wimmera region. Friends of the Earth...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Bulgana Green Power Hub demonstrates economic benefits of climate action - Will local Liberal MP support jobs & investment?
May 16, 2018
The Bulgana Green Power Hub demonstrates the economic benefits of climate action: Will local Liberal MP support jobs & investment? Friends of the Earth welcome the commencement of construction of the Bulgana Green Energy...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWhere is the Coalition’s energy policy?
April 30, 2018
After months of rhetoric about renewables, coal and gas, the Victorian Liberals have failed to deliver a coherent energy policy at their state conference, which was held over the weekend.
Read More Add your reaction ShareBig batteries in Ballarat, Kerang to help Vic meet climate & energy goals: Will the opposition back smart energy investments?
March 22, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE: 22 March 2018 Big batteries in Ballarat, Kerang to help Vic meet climate & energy goals: Will the opposition back smart energy investments? Victoria has entered the energy storage race with an...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMedia Release: Benefits of newly opened Kiata wind farm shows it's time for Turnbull to #RestoreTheRET
January 24, 2018
Friends of the Earth were pleased to attend the official opening of the Kiata wind farm today, and say the project is renewable energy success story that highlights the need for the Turnbull government...
Read More Add your reaction ShareLaunch of Vic's renewable energy auctions, "a lesson" for the feds
November 14, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareLower House passes Victorian Renewable Energy Target
September 21, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAEMO analysis shows Victorian Renewable Energy Target will secure state's energy future
September 05, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe Coalition’s energy policy – where is it?
August 23, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAndrews govt announce big solar and auctions to kick off legislative push on Vic Renewables Target
August 23, 2017
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...
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