Latest renewable energy news

Victoria's Daniel Andrews government has made a dramatic announcement that it will roll out cheap solar power to more than half a million homes if re-elected, committing to a $1.2 billion plan that would...

National environment Group Friends of the Earth welcomes the Andrews government's twin announcements of the Grampians New Energy Taskforce and funding for the Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Centre at Federation Uni in Ballarat, saying they...

On Friday the 15th June, members of Yes 2 Renewables paid a visit to the Victorian township of Rokewood to celebrate Global Wind Day with landholders and residents at the local solar-powered pub.

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...

Rapid improvements in wind, solar and energy storage are not only transforming the energy system, they are key to decarbonising the transport system too.

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...

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.  

Victorian Liberal MPs have a choice before them this weekend - will they side with the community and defend renewable energy jobs and drought-proof income for farmers? Or will they put ideology first?

The Turnbull govt's 'National Energy Guarantee'--a policy that would prolong the use of gas and coal, and curtail renewables--has been dealt another serious blow.

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...