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Kane Thornton

@kanethornton

Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council, peak body for renewable energy in Australia. Opinions are my own. Retweets not endorsements. Melbourne, Australia.

Katılım Şubat 2012
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Kane Thornton
Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Clean Energy at Work reveals that the Australian renewable energy industry currently employs over 25,000 people & could employ as many as 44,000 people by 2025, with the majority of those jobs in regional Australia. assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/reso…
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The Hon. Matt Kean
The Hon. Matt Kean@Matt_KeanMP·
This just shows how commercially challenging nuclear is and why we need to focus on replacing our aging coal power stations with renewables and storage - not waiting for an expensive technology that does not currently exist afr.com/policy/energy-…
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Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil·
Today, we released the Power Playbook, a strategic package of 45 recommendations to the Federal Government designed to ensure Australia gets back on track for 82% renewables by 2030, and achieves its ambition of becoming a renewable energy superpower: zurl.co/SjyC
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Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil·
"The cheapest form of generation is solar and wind firmed by grid-scale storage, including pumped hydro and batteries. The debate on that is finished." Read Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, @kanethornton's latest op ed in The Australian: zurl.co/9dSA
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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Investment in new large-scale renewable energy needs to accelerate to replace coal, drive down power prices & meet carbon goals. We surveyed industry leaders to understand the barriers & ensure industry, govt’s & market bodies focus on the right issues. There’s no time to waste.
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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Fantastic to have a Federal Treasurer recognising the significance of clean energy for Australia’s economic future. Thanks for your time & commitment @JEChalmers
Jim Chalmers MP@JEChalmers

The transformation to cleaner, cheaper energy is an opportunity to deepen & broaden our industrial base and usher in a new era of economic prosperity for our country. Thanks to @cleannrgcouncil & an impressive group of global players for a productive discussion #auspol #ausecon

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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
No new renewable energy projects committed in Q1 2023, right when Australia needs to double the rate of renewable energy deployment. Federal Government has made significant progress, but many challenges remain after a decade of inaction & poor planning. thewest.com.au/business/renew…
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Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil·
If you’re ever in doubt about what is driving up energy prices in Australia, check out the attached graph by @GriffithBiz, which shows how gas prices shape the prices in the National Energy Market. #cleanenergy #energyprices
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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Grid connection has been one of the biggest challenges for large-scale renewable energy in Australia. Reforming the connection process is complex, but critical if Australia is to realise its clean energy superpower opportunity. Great collaboration with @AEMO_Energy & many others.
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil

Today, we are formally proposing a rule change that would provide investors and developers of renewable generation and storage with greater certainty when connecting to the grid.

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Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil·
IN THE MEDIA | "This Federal Budget is another important step to realising Australia’s energy future, and our journey to becoming a clean energy superpower." Read the full @renew_economy op-ed by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, @kanethornton: bit.ly/3LOUoFM
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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Australia is back in the game at the World Hydrogen Congress, showcasing our potential as a clean energy superpower and encouraging investors back to Australia. Timely given the $2 billion commitment to green hydrogen in this weeks federal budget.
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil

Team South Australia is in the house, flying the flag for the state’s formidable potential as a green energy capital. ⁦@TKoutsantonisMP⁩ and ⁦@PMalinauskasMP⁩ #worldhydrogensummit

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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Thanks for seeking the clarification @SophieScamps & glad the silly politics on hydrogen colors are behind us! Renewable hydrogen was always going to win out given they are the least cost and customers ultimately demand zero emissions hydrogen.
Dr Sophie Scamps MP@SophieScamps

During Question Time today I asked @Bowenchris whether Australia’s new $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Fund will only fund green hydrogen projects & asked him to confirm it will not be used to prop up fossil fuels. Spoiler alert, it was a good response! #auspol #QT #Budget2023

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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Great budget for clean energy with over $4 billion in new funding. Green hydrogen and electrification for households and businesses are the big winners and lots of funding for the critical building blocks for Australia to become a clean energy superpower.
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil

Clean energy was a winner in last night's #FederalBudget. Watch our Chief Executive @kanethornton and Chief Policy and Impact Officer @ArronWood discussing the headlines below. #cleanenergy #Budget2023

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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Electrifying households and small business is critical to lowering power prices and easing inflation and cost of living pressures. Great recognition of this in last nights budget. theguardian.com/australia-news…
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Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil·
What's in the #Budget2023 ?
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Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council@cleannrgcouncil·
IN THE MEDIA | “It is imperative that Australia develops an energy masterplan to move rapidly toward our clean energy future.” Clean Energy Council Chief Executive @kanethornton's op-ed in @dailytelegraph on the need for a Renewable Energy Master Plan, ahead of #Budget2023.
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Kane Thornton@kanethornton·
Exactly what’s needed! Fantastic leadership to support small-businesses reduce their exposure to gas, use energy more efficiently & shift to solar. Thanks @JEChalmers @Bowenchris @jennymcallister
Jim Chalmers MP@JEChalmers

Small businesses will be front and centre in the Budget with a new incentive to propel their energy transformation. The Small Business Energy Incentive will support upgrades like electrifying heating systems & buying energy efficient appliances #auspol couriermail.com.au/news/nsw/feder…

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@JEChalmers @GriffithBiz @AEMO_Energy @renew_economy @SophieScamps @dailytelegraph @Bowenchris @jennymcallister