Bellingen Memorial Hall is now battery-powered thanks to a new 48kWh system, marking Bellingen Shire Council’s first battery project as it pushes toward net zero by 2040 and hosts a free solar talk on March 28.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Energy
Coffs Harbour moves to secure cheaper power deal
Coffs Harbour will move swiftly to join other councils and lock-in a power supply deal that is set to deliver significant financial benefit.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
NSW energy prices rise 20 per cent despite fall in wholesale costs, Minister says
Retail electricity prices in NSW have risen by 20 per cent despite a sharp fall in wholesale power costs, prompting fresh political debate over the State Government’s renewable energy rollout.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
North Coast leads the state in rooftop solar
Regional NSW is dominating rooftop solar adoption across the state, with nine of the top 10 electorates for installations outside of Sydney – and some of the highest rates are right here.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, National News
AEMO releases draft roadmap for national energy transition for consultation
AEMO’s Draft 2026 ISP is open for consultation until 13 February 2026 and will be finalised by June 2026.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Local News
New handbook helps regional communities shape their energy future
As regional communities again find themselves at the centre of debates over Australia’s net-zero future, a new handbook launched that will help them play a more active role in shaping how renewable energy projects are developed in their region.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy
More taxpayer money would be poured into coal and gas power plants under a plan to dump Australia’s climate targets put forward by the federal opposition.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Liberals follow Nationals in scrapping net zero
The Liberals have dumped its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 ahead of talks with the Nationals to form the opposition’s final climate policy.
Posted inEnergy, New England, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
Solar power free for all in the middle of the day
Households across the North Coast could soon receive three hours of free electricity each day under the federal Solar Sharer program, which will pass on ultra-low daytime solar prices to homes with smart meters.