Paul Nagle, from Commonsense Sustainability Solutions, and Jodie Pipkorn, from SEE Change Canberra, reside in The Banksia – an energy efficient demonstration home built by Paul in Strathnairn, Ginninderry.
Ten years ago, the ACT Government’s renewable energy contracts were “highly contentious”, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said, but a decade later, they have proved their worth, shielding the ACT from the electricity price hikes the rest of Australia is experiencing.
As many as 3700 jobs in future industries and renewable energy will be created in response to the proposed closure of Newcastle's Eraring power station, says NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean.
There is “no question” that the ACT can become the renewable energy capital of Australia, says John Grimes, head of the Smart Energy Council, which this week published a survey of the Canberra industry.
The ACT Parliamentary Greens take the opportunity of some significant cross-party constructive dialogue with the Liberals, and throw it back in the face of Canberra Liberals leader, Elizabeth Lee, this letter writer argues.
Regardless of whatever position the PM decides to take on zero emissions, the Glasgow summit is shaping up as a farce, argues former ACT Opposition Leader, Bill Stefaniak.
