The backers of the giant Star of the South offshore wind project have told a Senate inquiry it needs a first-stage licence by mid-2022, in order to generate soon after the Yallourn power station closes.
Renewables company Neoen has made four EPBC referrals for its Goyder South hybrid energy project, but has cautioned that full deployment is not yet commercially viable.
Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor today introduced a Bill that will establish a long-awaited licensing framework for offshore wind projects.
The NSW government is planning to strengthen assessment requirements for CCS projects, waste-to-energy projects, groundwater treatment activities, and large storage batteries.
South Australia's EPA will use its environmental licensing powers to ensure businesses properly consider climate risks, says the state government's new five-year climate action plan.