Articles tagged: renewable energy
Concerns over state’s energy plan
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has weighed in on the State Government’s new Victorian Transmission Plan, with concerns about transparency and future funding.
Shire features in renewable zone
A small portion of land at the northern end of the Colac Otway Shire is featured in a new proposed renewable energy zone.
PHOTO FEATURE: District dairy demo day
Colac district farmers, green energy enthusiasts and State Government officials have attended Peter and Trish Mulheron’s dairy farm at Swan Marsh for the first demonstration day of Phnxx’s solar battery pilot program.
Wind farm to power water authority
Barwon Water will soon be powered with renewable energy from Acciona’s Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm.
Massive wind turbines cause community ire
The Cobden district could soon be home to the southern hemisphere’s largest wind turbines, but the local community is split on the major renewables project.
Green Power: Colac energy project hits major milestone
Colac’s water treatment facility is now running on green energy, in a significant milestone for the Australia-first Colac Renewable Organics Network.
Renewables will power Surf Coast street lights
Surf Coast Shire Council is one of 46 Victorian councils to sign a new emissions reduction agreement that will power its street lights and facilities with 100-per-cent renewables.
Organic energy insights shared
Colac residents can learn more about the ins and outs of the city’s nation-leading renewable organics network through an online webinar.
Cobden solar farms waiting for state’s approval
Cobden will get two solar farms if developers get the green light from government authorities.
District turbines get the go-ahead
The construction of up to 44 wind turbines near Colac will become a reality next year after a State Government commitment to the renewable energy source.
