Updates
Wind power records smashed again
September 12, 2019
Originally published in Reneweconomy - 12th September 2019 Last Friday afternoon we sent out a newsletter trumpeting the latest wind power generation record of 4,586...
Soaring wind industry set to slash electricity prices
August 27, 2019
Article originally appeared in the September issue of Energy Magazine Despite Federal Policy inertia when it comes to wind and other renewables, the Australian wind...
IdentiFlight eagle identifcation technology to further environmental benefits of wind energy
August 26, 2019
Wind turbines are a vital part of an environmentally friendly energy grid. Developing wind farms displaces environment and climate-damaging fossil fuel energy, which saves birds...
Latrobe Valley Locals Voice Support for New Wind Farm
August 09, 2019
Recently, I went to the Latrobe Valley to learn more about an exciting new wind farm project and meet with community members and leaders. The Delburn Wind...
Have your say on VIC emissions reduction targets
July 10, 2019
The VIC government is deciding what level of emissions reduction to aim for. The only acceptable level as per the UNIPCC report on climate change...
IPCN hearing into Crookwell 3
July 03, 2019
The AWA has been continuing to fight for the Crookwell 3 wind farm after the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) recommended against the project...
Debunking News Corp noise on wind farms
July 02, 2019
Wind farms have proved themselves for decades, both here and overseas, as a clean and safe way of generating electricity. Despite this fact, there are...
An easy-breezy idea for the Minister for Emissions Reduction
June 21, 2019
Originally published in reneweconomy.com.au How good are Australia’s emissions reductions?! Well, apart from a 3.5 per cent fall in electricity sector emissions from the previous...
The Climate Election
May 17, 2019
As Australians vote this weekend we are very much at an energy and climate crossroads. The scheme that has driven record levels of investment in...
Crookwell 3 approval uncertain
May 17, 2019
In a disappointing move, NSW's Department of Planning and Environment has recommended that the 96 megawatt Crookwell 3 wind farm project not be approved. This...
2019 Federal Election Platform
April 18, 2019
This election, to do what’s best for the climate and for regional Australian communities, there are four critical priorities: Transforming our electricity system to 100%...
New battery-boosted wind farm shares benefits
April 15, 2019
AWA was pleased to see news of a new battery-boosted wind farm proposed in South West Victoria. If successful, it will be located at an...