Like Lightning - Solar Farms on prime agricultural land won’t be able to strike twice in the Central Highlands with the Regional Council giving the land devouring power source the flick. Mayor Kerry Hayes says the region has one such farm approved and that he says is being set to be established … [Read more...]
Qld Gas Agreement Announced
Arrow Energy has announced a 27-year agreement with the QCLNG joint venture, for one of the largest gas supply deals on Australia’s east coast. The project will create around 1000 new jobs - 800 during peak construction and around 200 ongoing operational roles. The company says the deal will … [Read more...]
Bioregional Assessment of Cooper Basin
The Cooper Basin in Queensland and South Australia will be assessed as a potential source of gas as the Federal Government seeks to boost energy supplies. The $30.4 million Geological and Bioregional Assessments Program is part of the “Towards a New Energy Future” package in this year’s … [Read more...]
New Energy Initiatives
The State Government has announced a new suite of measures as part of its Affordable Energy Plan, including removing a restriction on regional electricity customers going back to Ergon Energy. The energy saving initiatives are being rolled out this week by the Queensland Government ahead of the … [Read more...]
Poles, Wires, & Green Schemes – That’s Why
The ACCC estimates that in 2016-17, Queenslanders will be paying the most for their electricity, followed by South Australians. That’s one of the key findings of the ACCC’s Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry preliminary report - And it’s not a shortage of generation, but rather huge amounts spent … [Read more...]
Money to Power Down
The State Government has announced payments of $400 to buy and install air conditioning units that can be controlled by power authorities during peak times. The power down incentive is also being offered to those who have existing systems installed that can be switched to the new power … [Read more...]
Lilyvale Solar Farm to Bring Jobs
Another 100-megawatt large-scale Queensland solar project has reached financial close and will soon begin construction near Emerald, creating 200 construction jobs. Energy Minister Mark Bailey says Fotowatio Renewable Ventures’ Lilyvale Solar Farm is one of many renewable energy projects which … [Read more...]
Gas Shortfall Likely in 2018
The Australia Government has released the ACCC’s first interim report into the supply of, and demand for, wholesale gas in Australia and the outlook is not pretty. The ACCC Gas Inquiry 2017-20 Interim Report focusses on likely supply and demand conditions for 2018 and according to ACCC Chair Rod … [Read more...]
Sunny Solar Destroys Agricultural Land
The rush to embrace new technologies and solar energy at the expense of our agricultural production areas is becoming the ‘new energy’ area of concern. Growcom CEO, Pat Hannan, says it’s time for a pause and a re-think. “Harnessing energy from the sun is vital for our future but not at the … [Read more...]
Energy Crisis Needs Urgent Action
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is calling on the Queensland Government to urgently address its renewable energy targets. Mr Littleproud says vulnerable and hard-working Australians are the ones being hardest hit by unrealistic renewable energy targets and Maranoa residents and … [Read more...]
