Geelong at ‘Energy Crossroads’ as Gas and Renewables Projects Reach Milestones

Two major energy projects around Geelong reached milestones in July, highlighting the region’s role in Victoria’s transition from polluting fossil fuels to clean energy. The renewable energy company Neoen revealed the Victorian Big Battery at Moorabool — which will be the biggest in Australia — had reached the halfway point of construction. On the same day, the Victorian Government released documents marking the beginning of …

Community Group Calls for Deakin Lab Report on Viva Terminal to Be Made Public

Community group Geelong Sustainability is calling for Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab to make public its assessment of Viva Energy’s proposed floating gas terminal at the Geelong refinery. The independent assessment of the environmental and socio-economic impacts of Viva’s proposed floating gas terminal is being funded by Geelong Port, the commercial operator of the city’s port in Corio Bay. Spokesperson …

Geelong Community Group Calls on Geelong Council to Ban Gas Connections

Community group Geelong Sustainability (GS) is calling on the Geelong Council to follow the lead of Yarra City Council in Melbourne and ban gas connections to new dwellings in the region. Spokesperson Sally Fisher says “the demand for gas is falling and may virtually disappear because it can’t compete with renewables. “Yarra City Council’s decision is an example that Geelong …

Geelong Agrees on Need to Fast Track for Renewable Energy

Attendees at a sold-out forum this week on Geelong’s energy needs were unanimous in calling for an urgent transition to renewable energy sources. The Geelong Energy Futures Forum was held in response to proposals to build floating gas terminals in the Geelong area. Viva Energy and Dutch company Vopak, base their proposals for terminals in Corio Bay and nearby Avalon …

Forum Booked out as Geelong Community Keen to Know about Its Energy Future

The Geelong community wants to learn more about its energy future if its response to a forthcoming forum is any indication. Next week’s Geelong Energy Futures Forum, which will be addressed by a panel of experts, is booked out. Opening the Forum will be The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Solar Homes …