Legislation to cut the renewable energy target (RET) has passed Federal Parliament, following a contracted stand-off between the major parties.
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Endeavour Award winner profiles – Technofast Industries
On May 28, Manufacturers' Monthly held its annual Endeavour Awards. We will continue profiling winners this week. Technofast Industries was the champion in the Global Integration category.
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Manufacturers wary of Shell’s proposed takeover of BG Group
The competition watchdog has begun to examine Royal Dutch Shell's proposed $90 billion takeover of BG Group, amid fears it could be bad news for local manufacturers.
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RET bill finally makes it through upper house
Legislation lowering Australia’s Renewable Energy Target to 33,000 gigawatt hours by 2020 has passed the upper house.
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RET deal closer after intervention from Tony Abbott
The Government and the Opposition are close to finally agreeing on the RET, following Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s intervention to dump two-yearly reviews.
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Labor will not accept two year reviews in RET deal
The Opposition says it will not pass changes to the renewable energy target if they include the provision that the target will be reviewed every two years.
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Business calls for RET compromise as Shorten gives ground
Business groups have called on the Government to compromise on the higher RET, in order to provide certainty the renewable energy sector.
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Liberal MP calls for compromise on RET
A Liberal MP has said the Government needs to support a compromise renewable energy target and put an end to uncertainty in the renewables sector.
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Yokogawa Australia appoints new Managing Director
Russell Palmer has been appointed as Managing Director of Yokogawa Australia.
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Jobs in renewable energy down: ABS
Employment in the renewable energy sector has dropped by 15 per cent in the last two years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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ACCC to investigate gas markets
The ACCC will launch a year-long public inquiry into the competitiveness of wholesale gas prices in Eastern and Southern Australia.
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Govt releases Energy White Paper
The federal government’s Energy White Paper, released yesterday, has been largely welcomed by business leaders but criticised by environmentalists.
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Industry, clean energy companies join in RET call
Industry groups, clean energy companies and electricity users have penned an open letter to the government, requesting a compromise on the RET.
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RET stand-off continues
Australia's Renewable Energy Target remains undecided and the Government may start to negotiate with crossbenchers to resolve the impasse.
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RET deal getting closer
Agreement on the controversial renewable energy target is becoming more likely as the Government and the clean energy sector continue talks.
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Navigating the manufacturing energy equation
Manufacturing cost comprises of various components including labour, raw materials, distribution and energy.
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Orora aims to cut NZ energy use by 15%
Packaging manufacturer Orora aims to cut up to 15% of its energy usage from its New Zealand operations.
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Powerstar releases unique energy storage solution for large power users
Powerstar has developed a new energy storage system designed for large power users across commercial, industrial and government segments.
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Frank Seeley elected as Director on Board of Australian Gas Association
Seeley International founder and Executive Chairman, Mr Frank Seeley has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Australian Gas Association.
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Australia could become manufacturing hub for energy storage batteries
An expert says Australia could become a manufacturing hub for a new type of batteries which can be used to store power from renewable energy sources.
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