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- Victoria to build $370m state-owned solar farm and battery in state’s west Wed, 20 Nov 24, 5:35pmJacinta Allan says project will be able to power more than 51,000 homes and include 119MW solar facility and 100MW two-hour battery
- Landowners whose views are spoiled by power lines could receive $40,000 under Victorian plan Sun, 9 Jun 24, 12:48pmScheme would collect funds from power companies to pay communities affected by new transmission lines
- Offshore windfarm boss says Tanya Plibersek’s block on turbine plant at port won’t delay project Wed, 10 Jan 24, 1:00amVictorian premier Jacinta Allan says ‘appropriate mitigations’ can be put in place to protect wetlands
- Victorian government told emissions targets at risk under plan to increase taxes on renewable energy providers Thu, 23 Nov 23, 1:00amIndustry experts say businesses could pay up to 20 times more tax if bill passes
- Victoria announces ban on gas connections to new homes from January 2024 Fri, 28 Jul 23, 11:02amNew residential properties, as well as government buildings, will only be powered by electricity
- $5.9bn and rising: Snowy 2.0 wrestles with delays and budget blowouts Sun, 18 Jun 23, 6:00amMuch is riding on its success – not least the decarbonisation of the electricity grid – but critics say an independent review is desperately needed
- ‘Mind-boggling how big’: Snowy 2.0 dogged by delays, budget blowouts and politics Sun, 18 Jun 23, 6:00amMuch is riding on its success – not least the decarbonisation of the electricity grid – but critics say an independent review is desperately needed
- Energy infrastructure payments of $200K deemed ‘slap in face’ to Victorian farmers Fri, 24 Feb 23, 1:26pmState government defends payments for projects designed to help guarantee energy stability across Australia’s east coast
- Victoria’s Gippsland coast to become Australia’s first offshore windfarm zone Mon, 19 Dec 22, 2:45pmWind turbines will need to be built at least 10km from coastline in zoned area that runs from Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory
- Victoria’s bold emissions target could be a turning point. Now here’s what we have to do | Jono La Nauze Fri, 2 Dec 22, 1:00amWhat flew under the radar during the election campaign is actually one of the most ambitious climate goals of any place in the world
- ‘Everyone’s against it’: the powerlines dispute in one of Victoria’s most marginal electorates Wed, 23 Nov 22, 1:00amProposed transmission lines to help meet renewable targets are slated to run through Ripon, held by just 15 votes in 2018
- Victoria deserves praise for promising a rapid shift from coal to renewables. Now comes the hard part | Adam Morton Mon, 24 Oct 22, 2:00amReliability and emissions reduction goals are technically achievable, but cost is a separate question. Governments should be careful what they promise
- Plans to fast-track Victoria’s transition from coal to renewables are admirable. But it won’t be easy | Adam Morton Mon, 24 Oct 22, 2:00amReliability and emissions reduction goals are technically achievable, but cost is a separate question. Governments should be careful what they promise
- Victoria to demand governments set completion dates for energy transmission projects Thu, 30 Jun 22, 8:33pmState energy minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, says investors need confidence electricity grid will be ready for renewables
- Victoria’s solar rebate expansion will help wean state off gas, say experts Tue, 26 Apr 22, 5:19pmThe 190,000 residents who previously accessed a $1,400 rebate to install solar panels will now be able to access up to $1,000 for solar hot water