Category: Victorian Election

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Yes 2 Renewables’ Vic election scorecard

Leigh Ewbank

On Saturday November 29, Victoria goes to the polls. And thousands of Victorians across the state will vote for renewable energy. Yes 2 Renewables have prepared a simple policy scorecard to show where the major parties stand: Victorian Labor Party If the … Continue reading Yes 2 Renewables’ Vic election scorecard

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Election Watch: Renewable energy a Vic Greens priority

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In the last days of the 2014 Victorian election campaign, The Greens are sending a clear signal that renewable energy is a policy priority. Whether it’s the Labor party or Coalition who forms government, renewable energy will be squarely on the agenda. … Continue reading Election Watch: Renewable energy a Vic Greens priority

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Voices of Macedon: Renewables, surely the way

Leigh Ewbank

Renewable energy is a mainstream election issue in the hotly-contested seat of Macedon. Anti-wind farm laws introduced by the Coaltion government in 2011 have hit the Macedon Ranges hard. A large-scale blanket ban on wind farms now cuts across the electorate. The anti-wind farm … Continue reading Voices of Macedon: Renewables, surely the way

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Election Watch: Where do Macedon candidates stand on renewable energy?

Leigh Ewbank

Renewable energy is a mainstream election issue in the hotly-contested seat of Macedon. Anti-wind farm laws introduced by the Coaltion government in 2011 have hit the Macedon Ranges hard. A large-scale blanket ban on wind farms now cuts across the electorate. The anti-wind farm … Continue reading Election Watch: Where do Macedon candidates stand on renewable energy?

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Y2R welcome Labor’s support for 100% renewable energy towns

Leigh Ewbank

Friends of the Earth welcome the Labor party’s commitment of $200,000 to help Newstead become Victoria’s first solar town. The central Victorian town of Newstead has set a 100 per cent Renewable Energy Target by 2017. The $200,000 grant will … Continue reading Y2R welcome Labor’s support for 100% renewable energy towns

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Election Watch: Can Napthine be trusted on renewable energy?

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Friends of the Earth question Premier Denis Napthine’s commitment to renewable energy as the federal RET negotiations stall and the Victorian election nears. Premier Denis Napthine has today entered the Renewable Energy Target debate, expressing disappointment about the breakdown in negotiations and calling … Continue reading Election Watch: Can Napthine be trusted on renewable energy?

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Room for renewable energy commitments as Vic election campaign kicks off

Leigh Ewbank

Renewable energy is a mainstream issue as the Victorian election campaign officially begins. The writs have been signed and the state is now in caretaker mode. On the first day of the 2014 Victorian election campaign, it’s worth taking a look … Continue reading Room for renewable energy commitments as Vic election campaign kicks off

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Voices of Macedon: No consultation on wind farm ban

Leigh Ewbank

Renewable energy is a mainstream election issue in the hotly-contested seat of Macedon. Anti-wind farm laws introduced by the Coaltion government in 2011 have hit the Macedon Ranges hard. A large-scale blanket ban on wind farms now cuts across the electorate. The anti-wind farm … Continue reading Voices of Macedon: No consultation on wind farm ban

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Renewable energy a mainstream issue in Macedon

Leigh Ewbank

Renewable energy is a mainstream issue in the hotly contested seat of Macedon. Yes 2 Renewables have been supporting local community members who support renewable energy. So far in 2014, we’ve presented at the Woodend Sustainable Living Festival, published an open … Continue reading Renewable energy a mainstream issue in Macedon