Origin launching Loop virtual power plant for Aussie customers
Origin Energy is launching a virtual power plant (VPP) for customers in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, with spots available for homes to get involved.
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Elon Musk donating $330k to Aussie carbon removal project
Elon Musk is donating $330k (US$250k) to a University of Sydney team developing technology that makes use of renewable energy to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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NSW announces $80 billion green hydrogen plan
The New South Wales government has announced a new green hydrogen plan that will offer $3 billion in incentives and look to attract over $80 billion in investments, as the state continues the push towards more renewable energy and reduced emissions.
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EnergyAustralia offers NSW customers solar & battery system with no upfront cost
EnergyAustralia is offering eligible New South Wales homeowners a solar and battery energy system installed with no upfront costs, with the expense to be paid off as part of a seven-year plan.
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Suncorp offers solar cashback for home loan customers
Suncorp Bank has announced that new and existing home loan customers who have a solar power system or will have one installed before 31 December 2021 may be eligible to receive a cash bonus from the bank.
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Switching energy providers? It should be easier with new rules
Switching energy providers will become quicker and easier with new rules coming into play from October 1. With a significant reduction in wait times for customers switching providers, we may also see better energy deals being offered across the board.
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Electricity network upgrades for Victoria to improve bushfire safety
An upgrade to electricity networks in Geelong and Torquay to improve bushfire safety and accommodate the region’s population growth will begin site preparations this month. Powercor, a Victorian electricity distribution company, will deliver the upgrades at a cost of $110 million.
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300,000+ Aussie households cancel out their carbon emissions for free with EnergyAustralia
Looking for more ways to help out the environment? A great place to start is with your energy bill.
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Wind power on the way for NSW: Largest wind farm to begin construction
The largest wind farm in New South Wales is due to begin construction at the tail end of this year after reaching financial close. The Rye Park Wind Farm (RPWF) is set to produce 396MW of power with its 66 wind turbine set-up.
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Aussies face new power station capacity charge on electricity bills
Aussie households could soon spot a new charge on their electricity bills should Energy Ministers agree to a proposal for a new capacity payment to power companies, according to a recent report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Green Energy Markets.
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