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MEDIA RELEASE: Twin renewable energy announcements for the Grampians and Ballarat welcome, next steps needed on Victorian Climate Change Action Fund
July 11, 2018
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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareY2R chats to Robbie from Rokewood about renewable energy & Golden Plains wind farm proposal
June 26, 2018
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.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA 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 ShareThe case for powering Melbourne's trains with renewable energy
May 31, 2018
Rapid improvements in wind, solar and energy storage are not only transforming the energy system, they are key to decarbonising the transport system too.
Read More 1 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 SharePollie Watch: Will Victorian Liberal MPs support workers & wind farmers?
April 23, 2018
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?
Read More 1 Reaction ShareTurnbull govt energy policy dealt another blow with VIC ruling out a scheme that undermines state climate & energy leadership
April 12, 2018
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.
Read More 1 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...
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