The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (15:25): It is my pleasure to rise today on behalf of the people of the north of South Australia. We will all remember that three weeks ago tomorrow, the City of Adelaide, our capital city, experienced the greatest temperature in 80 years. It was […]
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Rebates for drought resilience
Farmers and pastoralists can now register their interest in a $5 million Federal rebate scheme for new water infrastructure designed to improve their drought resilience. Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, is encouraging primary producers to consider the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, which will provide a 25 per cent rebate up […]
Australia’s first Compressed Air Energy Storage Project at Strathalbyn
Australia’s first Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) project will be developed at the former Angas Zinc Mine at Strathalbyn delivering cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity to South Australians. Energy and Mining Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan hailed Hydrostor Australia’s commitment in Strathalbyn as further evidence that the Marshall Government’s energy policies were attracting […]
Opportunity to reestablish Port Augusta as export hub
The agreement by CU River Mining to purchase the former northern power station site from Flinders Power Partnership is another step in the plan to renew Port Augusta’s economy. “I am delighted CU River and Flinders Power Partnership have been able to reach agreement on a sale that offers jobs and investment for Port Augusta […]
Record temperatures, weak energy system shows why NSW interconnector is needed
The Marshall Government used ‘every tool at its disposal’ to prevent residential load-shedding yesterday, amid record high temperatures in Adelaide and across the state and low power supply in SA and Victoria. Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan said the Government was prepared and practiced, having been in close coordination with the […]
101 batteries already installed under Government’s Home Battery Scheme, hundreds more on the way
Hundreds of South Australians seeking more affordable, reliable power have successfully applied for a State Government subsidy through the Marshall Government’s new Home Battery Scheme, with 101 home batteries already successfully installed. Over 500 households are also now in line for installation – accessing grants of up to $6000 each – as public interest in […]
Applications closing soon for SA’s Grid Scale Storage Fund
The Marshall Government is urging world-wide renewable energy companies considering investing in South Australia to get in quickly, with applications to the $50 million Grid Scale Storage Fund closing soon. The Fund – which offers grants designed to accelerate the roll-out of grid-scale energy storage infrastructure in SA – is part of the Government’s overall […]
Nominate for the new fishing council
Now is your chance to put your hand up to sit on the Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council. Nominations close 11 February 2019, For more information go to www.yourSAy.sa.gov.au/fishing.
MOU on electricity interconnector
An interconnector to carry electricity between South Australia and New South Wales is a step closer after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by both state governments in Adelaide. “The MOU is another significant step in the process of establishing an interconnector that will lower electricity prices in both states and improve reliability […]
Smart response to meter delays
The Marshall Government has welcomed the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) adoption of strong new rules for electricity retailers regarding the installation of smart meters. “I’m pleased AEMC has adopted strict timelines and will impose hefty financial penalties if electricity retailers fail to deliver within those timelines,” said Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van […]