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Territory Alliance and the CLP commit to more batteries for the NT
August 11, 2020
Last weekend, Territory Alliance released a strong renewables policy position paper. It recognises that investing in renewables helps us create meaningful jobs for Territorians in sustainable, long-lasting industries and break free from the boom-and-bust cycles of the fossil-fuel and resource sectors that is...
Read More ShareDelivering the renewable energy target must be the cornerstone of every party’s energy policy
July 28, 2020
Delivering the 50% renewable energy target by 2030 is key to building a modern, reliable and affordable energy system for the Northern Territory. Critics argue that solar is to blame for grid instability. But...
Read More ShareTime for the NT to ride the new electric superhighway
July 23, 2020
A new "electric superhighway" proposed for the Territory will be exactly what we need to get the local economy moving again, particularly for regional NT. Territorians should be poised to take advantage of a rising renewables...
Read More ShareCLP commit to 50% renewable energy target by 2030
July 14, 2020
The Country Liberal Party have released an energy policy that includes developing solar, launching a hydrogen export pilot program and connecting the Territory's grids to the main grid on the East Coast. The Environment Centre NT commends the party for...
Read More ShareThe NT has its first ever Renewable Hydrogen Strategy
July 10, 2020
The NT Government has released the Territory's first ever Renewable Hydrogen Strategy. Renewable hydrogen is an emerging zero-emissions fuel that could transform the NT economy by creating thousands of jobs and huge export opportunities....
Read More ShareOur 10-Point Plan to repower the NT with renewables
June 10, 2020
The Environment Centre NT has launched their Repower NT: 10-Point Plan. The plan sets out ten actions for the NT Government to repower the NT with renewable energy, creating thousands of new jobs and lowering power...
Read More ShareMeet the renewable energy heavyweight who's joined NT's Operation Rebound
May 29, 2020
Thanks to everyone who endorsed our call to the Government for renewable energy expertise to be included on the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission. Great news! Renewables expert and entrepreneur Eytan Lenko, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, was announced...
Read More ShareNT must boost manufacturing capacity: powered by renewables, not gas
May 21, 2020
The Territory must capitalise on the growing economic advantage offered by an abundance of local solar resources to boost our manufacturing capacity. The Environment Centre NT's groundbreaking report The 10 Gigawatt Vision demonstrated that an ambitious renewables strategy...
Read More ShareSensible stimulus can create jobs for Territorians and secure our energy supply
May 11, 2020
Here in the Territory, it’s everywhere and we have plenty of it. Sun. Not only are thousands of Territorians using it to power their homes, communities, and businesses, it's employing a large number of local tradies and helping boost the...
Read More ShareA great step for renewables in the Territory
April 06, 2020
For months you've joined us and NT solar industry leaders in calling for central battery storage for the Darwin-Katherine grid. At market stalls during the Johnston byelection, in meetings, calls, emails and Facebook posts, we told the Government we need battery storage to help provide reliable power to thousands of Territorians and...
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