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McArdle ‘plain wrong’ on energy says Howard adviser
LibNats in Queensland are just as silly about renewables as in Victoria, by new CEO of BZE. >readmore> SunshineCoastDaily
‘Illegal UK state aid’ probe hits nuclear plans
Recent news about go ahead for new nuclear plant in SW UK looks like it breaks EU competition law, where all different energy sources must compete on the proverbial level playing field. Such enormous investment, with 10 years lead time, … Continue reading
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Why we hate clean coal
Practicalities about carbon capture and storage still not making progress, at any cost, which is why it’s time to bite the bullet and invest, big time, in renewables >read more> Climate Spectator
Tide turning on climate change
“Many governments and companies have recognised that a green race has started, and they are determined to compete. They also acknowledge that, across time, those that produce in “dirty” ways will be increasingly likely to face border adjustment mechanisms that take … Continue reading
South Australia heads to 50% renewables within a decade
South Australia could become the first industrialised economy in the world to source 50 per cent of its energy needs from variable renewable sources. >readmore> RenewEconomy
Feed in tarriff for aircon – yes I’m serious
In Victoria we have 1500 hot v just 90 degree days(google for meaning). If latest split systems generate close to 6 times the kWh of power consumed then they should get equivalent of feed in tariff, just like rooftop PV. UK … Continue reading
Disappointing Dick Smith v Tim Flannery
For those who did see Dick Smith and his “ten bucks a litre” on ABC1 last Thursday, wasn’t it a fizzer? Pity he was always telling people about intermittency instead of asking, especially with guys from BZE. >readmore> ClimateProgress
Intermittency Of Renewables? … Not So Much
roundtable discussion of utility CEOs today supports overall “issue of intermittency’ of renewable energy is overhyped”…two CEOs noted the military was well aware of this and already using solar and microgrids for security reasons…very interesting section on what these utility … Continue reading
Crazy politics of energy regs in Victoria
Justt this useful pic to make it crystal clear how crazy energy regulations are in Victoria.
Renewables to create 25% of world’s electricity by 2018 – IEA
Here’s the latest progress and projections for countries around the world, good news indeed. >read more> ClimateSpectator
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