Early concerns raised about Boorolong Wind proposal
It has not yet submitted a development application, but local activist group Red4ne is already raising concerns about the proposed Squadron Energy (formerly CWP) Boorolong Wind Farm.
Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
Nationals vote to move Hunter gas pipeline
The National Party Conference held in Tamworth on the weekend carried a motion for the Hunter Gas Pipeline to be shifted off prime agricultural farming land.
EnergyCo information sessions on REZ transmission line start next week
Community consultation on the proposed transmission line that will deliver New England's abundant renewable power to the rest of the state is now underway.
Consultation with key stakeholders begins for REZ transmission corridor
The NSW Government has begun consultation with key stakeholders on the proposed transmission corridor for the New England Renewable Energy Zone.
Country mayors say more solar needed in the cities to ease tensions in the regions
The Country Mayors Association of NSW are calling for State and Federal governments in increase rooftop solar installations in Sydney.
Australia’s largest solar farm officially open at Uralla
New England Solar, Australia’s largest solar farm with a million solar panels, was officially opened yesterday in Uralla.
Public meeting on community energy proposal for Uralla
ZNET Uralla is hosting an event on Monday night to consider some of the new ideas in community energy for the future energy needs of Uralla.
Battery powered trucks being trialed
Volvo has been given the green light to trial heavy duty battery electric heavy vehicles in Queensland.
Local farmers take long term view in supporting Winterbourne Wind at Walcha
The Winterbourne Wind Farm will be a boon for Walcha, a local farming family says, by ameliorating climate change and offering new income for the town that relies heavily on agriculture.