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Gas disconnection: Would you pay $1000 to get off gas? Consumer dismay over high cost

But when they contacted their gas retailer, Red Energy, they were stunned to discover the permanent removal of their gas meter would cost $1151. — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/would-you-pay-1000-to-get-off-gas-consumer-dismay-over-disconnection-cost-20230223-p5cmw9.html “But when they contacted their gas retailer, Red Energy, they were stunned … Continue reading

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Almost 90 per cent of Australia’s carbon neutral claims underpinned by ‘junk’ international offsets

Data shows the ‘carbon neutral’ claims of Australia’s big businesses are overwhelmingly based on highly dubious international offsets. — Read on tempestsandterawatts.substack.com/p/almost-90-per-cent-of-australias ? WTFoffsets?

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Santos’ ‘clean’ fuel claims challenged in court | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

Lawyers in a dispute between a shareholder advocacy group and one of Australia’s biggest energy producers have been… — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8093662/santos-clean-fuel-claims-challenged-in-court/ How sick is Santos?

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Snowy delays add supply tensions to grid, but new big batteries ease short term worries

AEMO says big batteries have eased short term supply issues, but more capacity urgently needed and Snowy project delays loom over grid. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/snowy-delays-add-supply-tensions-to-grid-but-new-big-batteries-ease-short-term-worries/ “…so many other smaller projects – generation and storage – have been sidelined by … Continue reading

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Snowy Hydro finally fesses up on delays to Snowy 2.0, and for Kurri Kurri too

Snowy 2.0’s estimated completion has been officially delayed, again, making its completion this decade look increasingly unlikely. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/snowy-hydro-finally-fesses-up-on-delays-to-snowy-2-0-and-for-kurri-kurri-too/ Will either of these LNP false economy obsessions ever be completed? Imagine how much positive cash flow renewable alternatives … Continue reading

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Will the National and Liberal coalition celebrate its 100 year union?

February is the 100 year anniversary of the Coalition Agreement, a milestone in conservative politics that we should mark. — Read on thenewdaily.com.au/news/2023/02/08/coalition-liberal-national-100-years/ imagine how much fun they could have with one another in a party to celebrate 100th birthday

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QLD coal mine not approved

twitter.com/profterryhughes/status/1623266497035649027 Congrats Tanya knocks back planning for new mine by Clive Palmer.

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Nederland beats Australia for most rooftop solar PV per capita!!

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Is super-polluting Pentagon’s climate plan just ‘military-grade greenwash’? | US military | The Guardian

US military aims for net zero by 2050 but with a carbon footprint greater than some 140 countries critics say it needs radical change — Read on amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/10/pentagon-us-military-emissions-climate-crisis  “The White House is expected to request military budget more than $770bn for … Continue reading

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Renewable energy hits new record in SA, more milestones to fall soon – ABC News

South Australia became famous for a statewide blackout, but years on it’s had enough renewable energy to power the entire state for a week — and one expert predicts the technology could power it for a month by next year. — … Continue reading

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