Since the Hazelwood coal-fired 1,600 megawatt power station shut down on 31 March, no power has been exported North from Victoria, with the state becoming …
Victoria and South Australia becoming more reliant on imported Eastern seaboard coal power
Coal back on government’s agenda, CET not yet adopted
Coal is back on the agenda after the Prime Minister announced that the Federal Government was prepared to finance the construction of new power plants. …
Coal on the way out despite Government’s push for Low Emissions Target scheme – Energy producers
Energy industry players say the introduction of a Low Emissions Target scheme is unlikely to revive the coal industry because the cost and time frame …
Uncertainty as AGL threatens to shut down Loy Yang A in Victoria
Victoria’s state government has stepped in to prevent AGL Energy from shutting down its Loy Yang A coal-fired power station and mine as a result …
Australia must invest in clean energy generation – Engineers’ Chamber
Ageing power stations will struggle to feed demand for the next 20 years Prices not expected to go down anytime soon Government must exert pressure …
Hazelwood coal plant shutdown begins today
More cheap energy coal plant closures expected Businesses hit by high spot and futures prices Creaking technology close to breaking point Victoria’s cheap but dirty …
Victoria digs its heels in as industry group pleads for Hazelwood reprieve
Businesses must take measures now as short term prices soar Warnings sounded on possible Victoria blackouts next year Dow CEO hints that businesses could leave …
Cold water poured on theory that Snowy Hydro will solve energy crisis
Senator Matt Canavan calls on Federal Government to invest more in ‘clean coal’ energy technology Hints dropped about subsidies for new coal plant in Galilee …
