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Australia and California sign climate change MoU

Kody Cook — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:46:08 +0000

The Australian Government, in conjunction with the Government of the US State of California, has announced a new Memorandum of […]

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AEMO predicts improved winter for NEM, some concerns remain

Kody Cook — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:16:57 +0000

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has forecasted a less severe winter than 2022, but warned that the dangers extreme […]

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NBN Co’s trial wind power to support network infrastructure in natural disasters

Tayla Oates — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:12:47 +0000

NBN Co is conducting a trial which will use wind power to support temporary network infrastructure and improve network resilience […]

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Energy efficiency regulation assisting ACT’s net zero goals

Tayla Oates — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:50:37 +0000

The Australian Capital Territory Government has introduced a new regulation to make rental homes more energy efficient through meeting a […]

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Tackling water quality challenges that come with extreme weather

Holly Tancredi — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:33:43 +0000

In Australia and New Zealand, extreme weather events — such as droughts, heavy rainfall, and flooding — are growing in […]

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Ongoing generator failures at Callide Power Plant

John Thompson — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:16:12 +0000

Ongoing generator failures at Callide Power Plant have resulted in recent disruptions to all four of its generating units, with […]

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Preparing for bushfires, Transgrid conducts aerial inspections

John Thompson — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:13:02 +0000

In preparation for bushfire season, Transgrid has undertaken extensive aerial inspections along 13,000km of transmission lines to ensure its adherence […]

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Weather resilient backup power systems, microgrids planned for VIC

Holly Tancredi — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:21:42 +0000

$7.5 million for backup power systems, and $9.8 million for rural microgrids are part of the Victorian Government’s new plans […]

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Morwell River Diversion structure repairs close to completion

Stephanie Nestor — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:50:50 +0000

EnergyAustralia’s significant repair and maintenance works on the Morwell River Diversion (MRD) structure, which cracked during 2021 rain and flooding […]

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When disaster struck: electricity distributor lessons from the NSW floods

Holly Tancredi — Sun, 29 May 2022 23:30:21 +0000

Essential Energy was front-and-centre throughout the NSW floods disaster, sharing some unique insights on restoring and maintaining power and, importantly, keeping workers and the community safe.

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