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Foil insulation to be removed

Thu, 11 March 2010 The Federal Government will fund the removal of foil insulation installed under the Home Insulation Program.

Queensland Solar Hot Water Program cancelled

Wed, 10 March 2010 Queensland’s Solar Hot Water Program will no longer go ahead owing to the withdrawal of Federal funding.

WWEA announces support for EcoGen 2010

Wed, 10 March 2010 The World Wind Energy Association has joined a host of leading clean energy organisations in support of EcoGen 2010, the premier clean energy industry event of 2010.

BioPower makes waves in Port Fairy

Tue, 9 March 2010 A commercial scale wave energy farm is set for development in Port Fairy, southwest Victoria.

Moreton Bay to capture methane gas

Tue, 9 March 2010 Moreton Bay Regional Council has embarked upon a $3 million project to capture methane gas emissions from landfill sites at Bunya, Caboolture and Dakabin in southeast Queensland.

Plans lodged for Moorabool Wind Project

Tue, 9 March 2010 WestWind Energy has taken its Moorabool Wind Project to the next stage, lodging plans with the Moorabool Shire Council.

First Australian energy assessment released

Tue, 9 March 2010 Renewable energy resources account for seven per cent of total national energy generation, according to Australia’s first comprehensive assessment of its energy resources, the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.

National Smart Grids speaker outlines industry issues

Mon, 8 March 2010 The smart grid industry is facing the greatest transition in its history, according to CEO of Energex and speaker at the National Smart Grids Forum Terry Effeney.

Inquiry finds Victorian approval process lacking

Mon, 8 March 2010 The Victorian Environment and Natural Resources Committee has conducted an inquiry into the approvals process for renewable energy projects in Victoria, labelling the state sub-par.

ETS can work: MIT report

Mon, 8 March 2010 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Environment Policy Research Centre has released a report on emissions trading schemes, claiming that they can be effective in reducing emissions without having a significant economic impact.

RET reforms inspire new wind farm for AGL

Sun, 7 March 2010 AGL has responded to proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Target by entering into a conditional arrangement for the construction of a wind farm in Victoria’s southwest.

Petratherm España signs geothermal deal

Wed, 3 March 2010 A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Spanish branch of Australian company Petratherm, Petratherm España, and Italian company Enel Green Power.

GBCA announces sustainable cities framework

Wed, 3 March 2010 The Green Building Council of Australia has released a draft national framework for its Green Star Communities rating system.

Industry debates RET split

Tue, 2 March 2010 The proposed splitting of the Renewable Energy Target has prompted diverse opinion within the renewable energy industry, with three more industry groups adding to the debate.

AGL wins Melbourne Water renewable supplier contract

Mon, 1 March 2010 AGL has been awarded a contract to provide renewable energy to Melbourne Water’s Sugarloaf Pipeline.

New Department takes over Home Insulation Program

Mon, 1 March 2010 Control of the beleaguered Home Insulation Program has shifted from the Department of Environment to a newly created Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.

Federal Government proposes to split RET

Fri, 26 February 2010 The Federal Government has proposed to divide the Renewable Energy Target into two parts: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.

Origin and Geodynamics announce geothermal JV

Fri, 26 February 2010 Origin Energy and Geodynamics have established a joint venture to detect shallow geothermal resources in the Eromanga Basin, Queensland.

Agreement reached for biochar R&D

Thu, 25 February 2010 An organic recycling company and a land care organisation in South Australia have signed an agreement to research and trial the production and use of biochar in agriculture.

Clements Gap Wind Farm opened

Thu, 25 February 2010 Pacific Hydro has opened the 56.7 MW Clements Gap Wind Farm in South Australia, marking the first South Australian wind farm for the hydro and wind farm developer.

Development approval for Kyoto Energy Park

Tue, 23 February 2010 The New South Wales Government has given development approval for the Kyoto Energy Park, which is being developed by property services company Pamada.

Musselroe Wind Farm on ice

Tue, 23 February 2010 Roaring 40s has announced that construction of its Musselroe Wind Farm in Tasmania has been halted due to issues surrounding the Renewable Energy Certificate system.

Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water programs discontinued

Fri, 19 February 2010 The Federal Government’s Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water Rebate programs have been discontinued, as of close of business Friday 19 February.

Solar PV safety standards come under the spotlight

Fri, 19 February 2010 The safety standards of home solar photovoltaic installations have recently come under the spotlight, prompting the industry to reaffirm its longstanding commitment to high standards and the use of high quality products.

Oaklands Hill Wind Farm awards contract to Abigroup

Thu, 18 February 2010 Abigroup has been appointed to deliver wind turbine foundation structures for the Oaklands Hill Wind Farm near Glenthompson in western Victoria.

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