Plans to build community batteries across 18 council areas in regional Victoria have received a boost with funding for a business case.
Category: Clean energy
NSW to consider extending life of Eraring power plant
The NSW government has accepted a recommendation to consider extending the life of the Eraring coal-fired power station beyond 2025.
Collective energy projects cut ratepayer bills by $36m
A group of Western Sydney councils says working together on sustainable energy projects has helped cut ratepayer energy bills by $36 million.
Councils throw down gauntlet to state government over gas ban
City of Sydney Council is the latest NSW local government to consider leveraging its planning powers to ban gas from residential properties.
City of Melbourne backs plan for expanded e-scooter scheme
City of Melbourne has backed plans to establish a shared local government e-scooter scheme across inner Melbourne.
Vic Transport Department asks for industry input on ZEB transition
Victoria has launched a consultation paper asking industry for input on the transition to zero emissions buses.
New Chair for Victoria’s solar advisory body
South East Water managing director Lara Olsen has been appointed independent chair of Solar Victoria’s advisory body.
NSW considers banning lithium batteries from landfill
Lithium batteries and solar panels are among the emerging waste streams that will have to be dealt with in coming years.
Two new battery projects approved for NSW
The NSW government has approved two new battery projects in the state’s Central-West and Upper Hunter.
City of Newcastle welcomes major renewable energy initiatives
City of Newcastle has welcomed recent major announcements which it says will transform the region into a renewable energy hub.