ENERGY NEWS BRIEFS

Energy News Brief 4 March 2020 (1)

The Australian reports big commercial and industrial power users are seeking cheaper deals to reflect lower wholesale electricity prices, amid EnergyAustralia’s creation of a new code to ensure large customers land competitive agreements.

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The Australian Financial Review reports Federal Labor's broad support for gas to help meet zero emissions goals should help clear the way for the Federal Government's targeted reforms for gas but price and cost are expected to be more important in determining how big a role the fuel will play in Australia’s future energy mix.

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Today's Age reports Victoria’s Big Battery will get the go ahead after the federal government's clean energy finance corporation agreed to lend $160 million for French energy giant Neoen's massive storage project near Geelong… The Herald Sun also covers the story.

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Today’s Nine Group papers report compulsory new technical standards will apply to future sales of rooftop solar panels.

ABC News says an analysis of Australia's energy market has found a number of coal-fired power stations could be financially unviable by 2025 ... the Newcastle Herald also covers the story. Both reports quote AEC Chief Executive Sarah McNamara.

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According to today's Australian Financial Review distrust and division within the Coalition over climate change is behind an ongoing delay to pass legislation that would broaden the remit of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to include gas.

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The West Australian reports  regional communities would own a slice of renewable projects in their towns under a proposal from Indi MP Helen Haines who is expected to introduce a bill to parliament which sets up the Australian Local Power Agency.

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There is a new push for a nuclear energy industry from some coalition MPs, according to today's Australian, which reports five Nationals Senators will move an amendment which would allow the CEFC to invest in ­nuclear generators, high-energy, low-emissions, coal-fired power stations and carbon ­capture and storage technology.