The High Court has ruled that Victoria can’t charge EV drivers for using the road.
Category: Clean energy
Hydrogen garbage truck begins residential pickups
One of the world’s first hydrogen powered garbage trucks has started rounds on the NSW South Coast, with councils hailing it as a milestone.
Council to lead FOGO-to-energy study
A Queensland council will lead a study into the feasibility of converting food and garden waste into energy.
1,500k road trip aims to demonstrate benefits of EVs in regional WA
WA’s peak local government body has hit the road with an initiative to encourage regional councils to transition their fleets to electric.
Pole-mounted EV charging trialed in regional NSW
A pole-mounted EV charger has been installed in a mid north coast town to trial the feasibility of a roll out across regional NSW.
Council climate network gains new members, commercial partner
Western Sydney Councils and Bank Australia have joined the nation’s largest local government climate alliance
NSW announces milestone in renewable energy network
The NSW government has lodged its first EIS to connect a renewable energy zone to the grid.
Victorian EV road charge system compared to Robodebt
A report has found a litany failures in Victoria’s implementation of its electric vehicles road-use levy, and compared it to Robodebt.
Councils recognised for outstanding climate initiatives
Councils from around Australia have been recognised at an awards night for outstanding climate initiatives.
NSW budget to fund $1b Energy Security Corporation
The NSW budget fund a $1 billion Energy Security Corporation, and provide $800 million to speed the transition to renewable energy.