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Carbon prices crash through ceiling
Economy

Carbon prices crash through ceiling

Carbon prices triggered cost containment reserve releasing another 7 million units into the emissions trading scheme.

Ian Llewellyn 01 Sep 2021
RMA changes threaten new wind farms
Infrastructure

RMA changes threaten new wind farms

Electricity generators warn environmental law changes could make it impossible to meet emissions reductions targets.

Ian Llewellyn 01 Sep 2021
Emissions reductions plan close to reveal
Climate change

Emissions reductions plan close to reveal

The government has until year-end to produce its first legislated emissions reduction plan.

Ian Llewellyn 31 Aug 2021
Move to more renewables hard but possible: Genesis CEO
Markets

Move to more renewables hard but possible: Genesis CEO

Genesis boss sees a path to more renewable generation but says there will be a few hurdles on the way.

Ian Llewellyn 27 Aug 2021