Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - December, 2011
A report published by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shows that solar panels installed in Australian homes have increased 35-fold over the last three years.
The report found that over a million Australians now live in homes powered by solar panels.
ALP lifts uranium ban
The Australian Labor Party has voted to change its platform on exporting uranium to India following an impassioned debate at the party’s national conference.
WA announces next underground power initiative
The Western Australian Government and the City of Perth have signed off on the residential Salter Point area to be provided with underground power.
Senate establishes skill shortage inquiry
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a Senate inquiry into the growing demand for infrastructure delivery and shortage of appropriate engineering and trade related skills in the country.
Brisbane short term gas market starts operations
The Short Term Trading Market (STTM) hub in Brisbane has commenced natural gas trading operations.
Arrow Energy's acquisition to be unchallenged by ACCC
Arrow Energy’s acquisition of Bow Energy will go unchallenged by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Government opens Energy Security Fund
The Federal Government has announced it is now accepting applications from eligible electricity generators for cash assistance under the Energy Security Fund.
Energy and resources exports show healthy increase
The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics’ (BREE) September quarterly report shows a 4 per cent increase in the value of Australia’s resources and energy exports. The increase brings the quarterly export value to a record $48.8 billion.