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ARENA, CEFC back Barcaldine Solar Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... said, and the project will demonstrate how renewable energy can provide network benefits on the fringe of the national electricity network, said Ivor Frischknecht, ARENA CEO. "Fringe-of-grid locations in regional Australia face a number of challenges ...

CEFC commits $100m to Australian Bioenergy Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... production, mining, forestry and landfill has the potential to lower business operating costs, reduce the reliance on grid electricity and create a more sustainable way to manage waste disposal." CEFC analysis shows that there is untapped potential in ...

ARENA receives 77 applications for $100m large scale PV

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... has generated significant interest from investors. This will enable the large-scale solar sector to generate enough electricity to power around 120,000 average Australian homes." ARENA is now assessing the EOIs, and expects to invite "highest merit" ...

Origin Energy endorses We Mean Business commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... carbon internally to materially affect investment decisions to drive down greenhouse gas emissions Procure 100% of electricity for its own operations and offices from renewable sources Responsible corporate engagement in climate policy Report climate ...

CEFC to provide up to $30m financing to City of Melbourne

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... government is committed to lowering power bills and lowering emissions." The upgraded street lights will consume 56% less electricity than existing lights, decreasing energy bills for the City of Melbourne by AU$1.1 million a year and reduce emissions ...

Cities increasing uptake of renewable energy: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... renewable energy targets, but overall, Latin American and European cities are the least reliant on fossil fuels for electricity, according to a new study by CDP and AECOM. According to the Global Cities Report 2015, participating cities in the Asia Pacific ...

Pollinate Energy sells 10,000th solar light

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... 20,000 households in Bangalore," Seller said. "And that's maybe half of Kolkata. We see differing patterns of access to electricity in Kolkata as well - 25% were completely unelectrified, so they're our obvious target market for solar lights, 50% partially ...

Epuron Energy expands Uterne Solar Plant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... building and operating these projects." The energy generated by Uterne will be supplied to the local Alice Springs electricity network operated by the Northern Territory's Power and Water Corporation, and Territory Generation has signed a long term power ...

CEFC provides $100m financing for Origin Solar Servicing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... offer a clear benefit for residential and business consumers, who can have increased confidence about their long-term electricity costs, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of solar." Through the PPA, the initial solar contract rate for customers ...

CEFC invests $125 million in energy efficiency property trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
... a statement. "More than 90% of the emissions from commercial buildings comes from the consumption of grid-supplied electricity. Office buildings with a high NABERS rating have been found to have higher rents, higher net operating income and lower capital ...