Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2015
There is strong speculation that the Federal Government will switch its stance against a big Chinese bank, in the hope of securing money for infrastructure.
Shorten looks for new shot at green goal
Bill Shorten is working on compromises to maintain the Renewable Energy target today.
Decline puts thousands of jobs on the line
A big review of Alcoa’s smelting and refining operations could be bad news for its 4,000 West Australian workers.
SA seeks nuclear know-how
South Australia’s Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis is getting Canadian government officials involved in SA’s royal commission into the nuclear industry.
Funds up for Tassie's green power melange
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has put up $5.5 million to support an off-grid hybrid power project off the coast of Tasmania.
Green goal getting closer, Hunt says
The back-and-forth continues between the Environment Minister and the clean energy sector over the future of the Renewable Energy Target (RET).
Hockey and Cormann want risk-free green dollars
Treasurer Joe Hockey and Finance Minister Matthias Cormann are changing the rules for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Labor looks to relax bikie work laws
Queensland’s new Labor Government is looking to scrap laws that would make it hard for motorcycle club members to work on construction sites.
Legal action over hot air on gas
Former NSW deputy premier Andrew Stoner is suing broadcaster Alan Jones and a Greens MP for defamation over coal seam gas claims.
New push to help females' industrial forays
The WA Government has put up a range of scholarships aimed at forging a new generation of tradie ladies.
Tiny town has burning urge for natural power
One regional shire will save millions by exploiting its local environment in a quest for power.
Government posts waste dump wanted ad.
The Australian Government is back on the hunt for sites to build a national radioactive waste dump.
Hunt seeks solar safety
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is becoming suspicious about the popularity of rooftop solar.
Industry uninterested in new RET deal
The renewable energy industry will not accept the Federal Government's latest renewable energy target (RET).
Pro-carbon house on debut
A building plugged as Australia’s first carbon positive prefab home has been on display in Melbourne.
Senators fight gas evidence gag
Queensland Senators are fighting to let the public know about some seemingly dodgy CSG approvals.
Seven scrapes oil and gas sector
One Australian billionaire thinks the next big payday will come from the oil and gas sector.
Union starts campaign trail to stop sale
One branch of the NSW Electrical Trades Union (ETU) launched its fight against the NSW Government's further privatisation of the electricity network.
United looks to spend less, charge less
Victorian electricity distributor United has announced a move it says will cut the average annual household by $55 a year for its clients.
Watermark progress washes out
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has “stopped the clock” on a big open-cut coal project in NSW.