Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
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Posted inEnergy, Environment, Rappville, Richmond Valley
Richmond Valley solar farm approved to power 175,000 homes
A $1.2 billion solar farm near Rappville has been approved, set to power 175,000 homes, create more than 300 construction jobs and deliver $11 million in community infrastructure funding for the Richmond Valley.
Posted inEnergy, National News, News
Renewables ‘cheapest way’ to meet net-zero grid
The energy market operator says renewables will be the most cost-effective way of reaching net-zero targets in the grid by 2050.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Indigenous, News, Politics
Senators claim future gas plan ‘deaf’ to traditional owners’ concerns
The future gas strategy has been criticised for misrepresenting the views of traditional owners, with calls for an apology from the federal government.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local politics, News, Politics
$7.8b to connect REZ to grid
The NSW and Commonwealth governments have announced a $7.8 billion deal to boost energy infrastructure and connect the renewable energy zones, including the New England REZ, and Snowy 2.0 into […]
Posted inEnergy, Investigation, Local News, News, Uralla, Uralla Shire
Locals benefiting from renewables transition in very direct ways
While much of the focus on building the Renewable Energy Zone has been the land use conflict on our farms, and some farmers cashing in while others miss out, many local residents are also finding ways to benefit directly from the transition to renewable power.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, News, Politics
Bad news for New England as parties set for another election focused on climate
We could be in for another election fought on climate and how the country reaches net-zero as parties hint at policies and strategies a year out from polling day.