Transurban today announced it will buy sufficient power from a north Queensland wind farm to meet 80% of the electricity needs of its Brisbane network of roads and tunnels.
In an unprecedented move, the contractor for Melbourne's $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel has claimed PFAS contamination is an 'Act of God' that voids its contract with listed toll road company, Transurban.
Energy ministers have agreed that new electric appliances including air-conditioners must be capable of external power down, after modelling showed the net benefits could be as high as $2.8 billion out to 2036.
New reports released by energy ministers list actions to make existing buildings much more energy efficient, including mandatory requirements for HVAC systems and a national approach to subsidised upgrades.
The Victorian local government association and 48 councils with a combined annual demand of up to 250GWh are seeking ACCC approval to collectively negotiate to buy electricity and renewable energy certificates.