Tag coal-fired power stations
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ScoMo’s pro-coal agenda
Lyn Dickinson, Pottsville. It is all very well for incoming Prime Minister Scott Morrison to announce that drought relief is at the top of his agenda, but what does he plan to do about it? How long can we afford... Read More →
26 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Australia’s coal power stations ‘at the end of the line’
Australia’s coal power stations are not fit for a 21st century power system with almost 100 breakdowns at fossil fuel power stations in the seven-month period to the end of June 2018, according to a new Climate Council report.
July 25, 2018 | Echonetdaily | 2 -
ACCC report wants federal rooftop solar subsidy abolished by 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, in a report on how electricity consumers have been ripped off by network companies, generators and retailers, has targeted rooftop solar for the most dramatic action.
July 12, 2018 | Echonetdaily | 7 -
Time to retire coal-fired power stations, senate told
The senate’s Standing Committee on Environment and Communications will today hold hearings in Sydney into the benefits of retiring old coal-fired power stations. The Nature Conservation Council, Environmental Justice Australia and Australian Coal Alliance will be among six groups giving evidence to the committee.
February 22, 2017 | Chris Dobney | 0 -
New coal plants: neither clean nor viable
Following a campaign by the coal industry, prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has argued for new coal-fired power stations in Australia. But these plants would be more expensive than renewables and carry a huge liability through the carbon emissions they produce.
February 20, 2017 | The Echo | 0 -
Hazelwood owner launches push for 1,000GW of solar
Giles Parkinson, RenewEconomy ABU DHABI: French energy giant Engie, the owner of the Hazelwood brown coal power generator in Victoria, has launched a major public-private initiative that aims to ensure that 1,000GW of solar capacity is installed around the world... Read More →
January 21, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Coal power-plant closure debate needed
Adam Bandt MP, Greens energy spokesperson. The Greens welcome a new study by ANU economists outlining an option for closing coal fire-power stations in Australia.
November 26, 2015 | Echonetdaily | 0
