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  • Big retailers snub renewables

    April 3, 2013 - no Comments

    Two of Australia’s largest energy retailers, which provide half of Australia’s energy supply have halted the long-term contractual agreements with renewable energy suppliers. Pacific Hydro’s executive manager of corporate affairs,

  • Pacific Hydro positive on Portland wind

    March 26, 2013 - no Comments

    The stalled Portland Wind Energy Project may be resurrected with investors feeling reassured by the government’s commitment to support the renewable energy target (RET). Australian renewable energy developer Pacific Hydro

  • Carmody Hill wind in doubt

    February 26, 2013 - no Comments

    The construction of a proposed wind farm in South Australia is looking less likely with a local council refusing an extension on a planning permit. Pacific Hydro received a planning

  • Keyneton wind future in regulator’s hands

    February 22, 2013 - no Comments

    The fate of Pacific Hydro’s proposed Kyneton wind farm project in South Australia’s Mount Lofty Ranges now lies in the hands of South Australia’s Development Assessment Commission. The final public

  • Hydro Tasmania attacked for Malaysian consultancy

    December 5, 2012 - no Comments

    Hydro electricity company Hydro Tasmania is facing mounting pressure to sever involvement with a number of Malaysian dam projects. Hydro Tasmania however, are saying the company’s role is minor, providing

  • Unions want local sourcing for renewable projects

    December 5, 2012 - no Comments

    Unions are looking to renewable energy manufacturers and power companies for assurances that efforts are being made to ensure their product is being sourced locally. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union

  • Record numbers for All-Energy 2012

    October 16, 2012 - no Comments

    Interest in clean and renewable energy has never been greater, with record numbers attending Australia’s largest event in the sector. All-Energy Australia 2012 – the exhibition and conference held at