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NSW backs manufacturing-led green housing with funding for regional jobs
Manufacturing is being positioned at the centre of the NSW Government’s push to deliver greener housing and regional jobs, with a $4.8 million grant awarded to Orange-based manufacturer Green Timber Tech to support the production of more than 1,000 prefabricated homes a year.
NSW declares $7B pumped hydro projects critical to energy grid
Two proposed pumped hydro energy projects valued at more than $7 billion have been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure by the NSW Government, a designation that allows them to proceed through a state-led planning and assessment process.
NSW advances plastics phase-out with new manufacturing, recycling measures
The NSW Government has announced the next phase of its plan to phase out single-use and problematic plastics, in a move expected to boost local manufacturing of recyclable and reusable products.
NSW Government backs manufacturing jobs on Mid North Coast
The New South Wales Government has announced more than $2 million in funding to support local manufacturing on the Mid North Coast, with Australian-owned company Solidcast set to expand production of its low-carbon concrete panels in Wauchope.
NSW funds $1.25M in research to tackle plastic waste crisis
The NSW Government has allocated $1.25 million to fund three research projects aimed at addressing plastic pollution and advancing solutions for waste management.
NSW gov’t unveils framework to accelerate clean energy transition
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched a new Renewable Energy Planning Framework aimed at accelerating renewable project approvals, increasing investment security, and driving economic growth in regional communities.
NSW unveils new Consumer Energy Strategy to cut costs and boost efficiency
The NSW Government has introduced the Consumer Energy Strategy: Powering our People and Communities, a new initiative designed to overhaul energy use across the state, offering cuts to energy bills and improved cost-of-living relief for households and businesses.
New proposals to cut plastic litter by 30% in NSW by 2025
The NSW Government has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally friendly alternatives.
NSW launches $4.6M initiative to combat food waste
The NSW Government is stepping up its efforts to combat food waste with a $4.6 million investment in new grants aimed at saving more edible food from landfill.
Australia’s largest renewable energy tender unveiled
The Australian Government today revealed the largest single tender for renewable energy in the country’s history, with the first auction under the banner of Reliable Renewables Plan set for late May.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
