The QLD Government has, earlier this week, released the 30 Year Electricity Strategy discussion paper. QLD Minister for Energy and…[Read More]
Queensland News
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Energy and water amendment bill passed
Published: September 13, 2013
The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that will see the end of the Queensland Gas Scheme and the Smart Energy…[Read More]
University of Queensland unveils new carbon neutral building
Published: August 30, 2013
A $32 million building which meets the world’s most advanced levels of sustainability was officially opened at the University of…[Read More]
QLD Government investigating electricity competition in regional areas
Published: August 30, 2013
QLD acting Minister for Energy Andrew Cripps recently said a petition, signed by 9,000 people and which calls for regional…[Read More]
Government committee confirms closure of QLD gas and energy efficiency schemes
Published: August 16, 2013
A State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee report has supported a new bill, the Energy and Water Legislation Amendment Bill…[Read More]
AJ Bush upgrades bioenergy production
Published: August 9, 2013
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is financing an upgrade of bioenergy production at the Beaudesert meat rendering plant of…[Read More]
QLD makes changes to EIS process
Published: July 19, 2013
After consulting with stakeholders the state government has removed “overly prescriptive and duplicate requirements” within the Environmental Impact Statement process.…[Read More]
Solar energy researcher recognised with Premier’s Award
Published: June 21, 2013
One of Queensland’s most respected academics and solar energy pioneers has received the top honour in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability…[Read More]
End of QLD electricity price regulation
Published: June 21, 2013
Removal of electricity price regulation in south-east Queensland by July 1, 2015 and the introduction of price monitoring are further…[Read More]
No decisions made on QLD Land Access reforms
Published: June 14, 2013
QLD Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps has moved to reassure landholders and resource companies that while the…[Read More]
