A gas reserve and $1 billion earmarked for pipelines and storage will bring down power prices, the opposition leader says, as he promises cost-of-living relief.
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Posted inArmidale, Energy
Renewable energy expo highlights opportunities in New England
Around 100 people gathered at the Town Hall in Armidale yesterday to explore the growing number of employment and business opportunities in New England’s renewable energy sector.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
ARC agrees to multimillion-dollar benefit sharing deal
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has agreed to a benefit sharing arrangement with energy company ACENERGY which could see millions of dollars invested in the community.
Posted inEnergy, Narrabri
Sustainable energy solutions to light up New Energy Expo this month
Narrabri is set to welcome an influx of innovative thinkers from across the Northwest of NSW to the New Energy Expo on March 26.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Nundle
Hills Of Gold Wind Farm approved for Nundle
The Hills Of Gold Wind Farm planned for around Nundle has been approved by the Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, General News
Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter
Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report from parliamentary inquiry into the technology.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
Work underway on New England REZ first large-scale battery system
Construction has commenced on the New England region’s first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at ACEN’s New England Solar project near Uralla
Posted inEnergy
Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall
Federal Labor has been urged to reverse “anti-gas policies” with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.
Posted inEnergy, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: Mixed feelings but keep going on renewables
New England Times Engage Poll found some mixed views on renewable energy around the New England, and not a lot of faith in what politicians are up to.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Investigation
REZ dialogue critical to success
Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.