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Fighting for our wind rights

EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 If you work in the renewable energy sector, you know all too well the role government legislation and targets can play in the growth of emerging technologies. Here, we look at the impact the Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian governments are having on the wind sector in their states.

The LRET and SRES explained

EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 A quick guide to help you understand the ‘new’ REC markets commencing in 2011.

The EcoGen 2010 Post-Election Briefing with Ian Porter

Wed, 25 August 2010 While the final result of the Federal Election remains unknown, one thing is certain – you’ll get the answers at EcoGen 2010.

Macarthur Wind Farm scales up

Tue, 24 August 2010 The Macarthur Wind Farm has been given the green light, following the introduction of the enhanced Renewable Energy Target.

Five per cent of electricity from solar by 2020 – it can be done says AuSES

Mon, 16 August 2010 The Australian Solar Energy Society has joined with the Australian Conservation Foundation to call for five per cent of Australia’s electricity to come from large-scale solar projects by 2020.

Kerry Rooney brings renewable investment expertise to EcoGen 2010

Tue, 10 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Kerry Rooney, Global Manager for Clean Energy and the Environment, Austrade, will be speaking on investing in renewables at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Ian Porter offers a clean energy alternative at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 10 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Ian Porter CEO of the Alternative Energy Association will be speaking on remote and distributed energy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

UNSW Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence loses funding

Tue, 10 August 2010 The University Of New South Wales Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence has failed to secure funding from the Australian Research Centre in the latest round of the ‘Centres of Excellence’ grants program.

No carbon price says Abbott – leave it to the trees

Thu, 22 July 2010 Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has confirmed that under a Coalition government, there would be no carbon pricing implemented.

Brumby announces plan to boost Victoria’s solar output

Thu, 22 July 2010 Victorian Premier John Brumby has announced a plan to see 5 per cent of Victoria’s electricity sourced from large-scale solar plants by 2020, equating to the generation of approximately 2,500 GWh of solar electricity annually.

Gillard sticks with Rudd’s CPRS timeline

Thu, 15 July 2010 In a recent address Prime Minister Julia Gillard confirmed that the introduction of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme will be postponed until the end of 2012, as stipulated by her predecessor Kevin Rudd.

National Solar Schools program reopens

Thu, 15 July 2010 The National Solar Schools program that was temporarily suspended in October 2009 has been reopened.

Green Loans program to be overhauled

Mon, 12 July 2010 The Green Loans program is to be phased out the over coming months and replaced with a grants-based program titled Green Start, as announced recently by the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong.

NZ launches ETS

Thu, 8 July 2010 New Zealand has launched an Emissions Trading Scheme, which will see companies trading in carbon credits referred to as New Zealand Units.

New safety regulations for solar panels

Wed, 7 July 2010 Companies seeking to install solar photovoltaic panels under the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Target scheme will be subject to tougher safety and compliance requirements under new regulations, commencing immediately.

Dr Andrew Dicks presents on policy at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Dr Andrew Dicks, President of the Australian Association for Hydrogen Energy, will be speaking on clean energy policy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

James Morgan-Payler gives the legal low-down at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that James Morgan-Payler, a partner of law firm Norton Rose Australia, will be speaking on the legal aspects of establishing clean energy projects at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Anthony Szatow talks energy efficiency at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Anthony Szatow, leader of the Intelligent Grid project at CSIRO, will be speaking on energy efficiency at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Alan Pears talks policy at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Adjunct Professor Alan Pears, will be speaking on climate change policy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Victoria’s energy plan released

Fri, 2 July 2010 The Victorian Government’s framework for energy policy planning until 2030, Victoria’s Energy Future, has been released by Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Peter Batchelor and Department of Primary Industries Secretary Richard Bold.

EcoGen 2010 gets green with Christine Milne

Fri, 2 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Christine Milne, Australian Greens spokesperson on climate change, will be delivering a keynote address on clean energy policy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Andrew Livingston to regulate renewables at EcoGen 2010

Fri, 2 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Andrew Livingston, Renewable Energy Regulator at the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator, will be speaking on administrative changes to the Renewable Energy Target at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Greg Hunt talks climate change at EcoGen 2010

Fri, 2 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Greg Hunt, Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and Heritage, will be delivering a keynote address on climate change policy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

EcoGen 2010 gains international media attention

Fri, 2 July 2010 News of EcoGen 2010 has spread far and wide with the conference billed as an assembly of solar luminaries in Canadian solar publication, the Ontario Solar News.

AGEA sets up shop in Victoria

Tue, 29 June 2010 A Victorian branch of the Australian Geothermal Energy Association has been launched with the aim of facilitating and expanding exploration of the state’s geothermal resources.

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