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Coalition of the willing on renewables welcome, but “must deliver existing state/territory commitments”
July 13, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAndrews govt support for climate change solutions deliver jobs and investment to Stawell
June 27, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBringing the VRET home
May 18, 2017
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSupply risks need to be met with Renewables, not fracking says Friends of the Earth
March 09, 2017
MEDIA RELEASE Friends of the Earth March 9, 2017 An assessment released this morning by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warns that, without a swift response, Australia could face shortfalls in gas, and...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAndrews govt kicks off energy reforms to help communities smash Victoria’s Renewable Energy Targets
September 14, 2016
The Andrews government has kicked off energy policy reforms to clear the path for community-owned renewable energy projects, such as wind farms, with the release of a discussion paper on community owned renewables to...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAdvocates welcome Vic Parliament inquiry into community-owned renewable energy
June 30, 2016
Environment group Friends of the Earth and community renewables advocate Embark have welcomed the surprise announcement of a Victorian Parliament inquiry into community-owned renewable energy. "The Victorian Parliament's inquiry into community energy is very...
Read More Add your reaction ShareRenewable energy jobs boom on the horizon as Andrews govt announces Vic Renewable Energy Targets
June 15, 2016
ARARAT, 15 JUNE 2016: A renewable energy boom is on the horizon for Victoria as the Andrews government today announces state Renewable Energy Targets (VRET). The long-awaited announcement comes after a two-and-a-half year community...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFriends of the Earth call for renewable energy ambition from the Victorian govt as ACT lifts target to 100%
April 29, 2016
Environment group Friends of the Earth have called on the Andrews government to set ambitious Victorian Renewable Energy Targets as the ACT government announces a ramped up target of 100 percent renewable by 2020....
Read More Add your 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 ShareAndrews govt commitment to Vic Renewable Energy Target welcome: Time for Abbott govt to remove roadblocks
May 14, 2015
Friends of the Earth welcomes the Andrew government's commitment to reinstating a Victorian Renewable Energy Target. The organisation, representing thousands of Victorians, join the call for Prime Minister Abbott to remove roadblocks to state leadership on...
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