Liberals’ Pre-Election Tinkering on Energy
The Hodgman Government has shied away from the hard work of restructuring how power prices are set in Tasmania.
May
2017
2
Energy
Apr
2017
20
Feasibility Study Welcome, Action on Renewable Investment Needed Now
Today’s announcement that the Federal Government will fund a feasibility study into pumped hydro power storage is welcome, as is all investment in renewables.
Mar
2017
20
280 Tasmanian Renewable Energy Jobs Lost Under Liberals
The ABS statistics for Employment in the Renewable Energy Sector show the stark cost of the anti-renewables ideology of the Federal and State Liberals.
Feb
2017
13
Liberals’ Energy Inaction Costing Tasmania Millions
The Liberals’ refusal to drive investment in new renewables cost Tasmania an estimated $15 million this January alone.
Dec
2016
21
Energy Security Taskforce Points Finger At Government
The Interim Report of Tasmania’s Energy Security Taskforce found that Tasmania needs more on-island renewables.
Dec
2016
15
Tasmanians Lose Out On Power Bills
The Australian Energy Market Commission reported the large decreases in TasNetworks' charges will be wiped out by increases in wholesale electricity costs.
Dec
2016
12
Tenuous Business Case for Second Basslink
Without significant investment in new renewables in Tasmania, the case for a second Basslink interconnector would only be marginally economic.
Dec
2016
9
Finkel Energy Review Identifies Threat to Tasmania
A major national energy report has identified Tasmania as one of two states that are highly exposed and the biggest threat to Australia’s energy security.
Dec
2016
8
Groom’s Renewable Energy Failure
At today’s GBE committee, Minister Groom showed no sign he has any plan to lift Tasmania beyond current inadequate levels of renewable energy generation.
Dec
2016
8
Businesses Win at Expense of Low Income Households
TasNetworks confirmed their "cost reflective" policy will mean business power bills will benefit over Tasmanian households.