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Media releases

1 June 2020
Powering support for Tasmania’s most vulnerable

The impacts of the coronavirus hit hardest where people are most vulnerable, which is why Hydro Tasmania is increasing its support for long-standing community partner, Colony 47, with an additional $20,000 for a range of programs.

25 May 2020
A time for Hydro Tasmania to help

Every year, up to $5,000 is awarded to volunteer, community and not-for-profit groups through Hydro Tasmania's Community Grant Program, and now there is also up to $10,000 for organisations directly involved in helping Tasmanians through the social and economic effects of COVID-19.

19 May 2020
Hydropower fuelling the new hydrogen industry

Clean energy gives Tasmania the edge in the emerging global hydrogen industry, as the State Government calls for expressions of interest from investors.

13 May 2020
A plan to make Tasmania a world leader in renewable energy

Hydro Tasmania welcomes the release of the State Government’s Draft Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan, which charts a course to a world-leading Tasmanian renewable energy industry by building on our existing strengths.

28 April 2020
United for all Tasmanians

We are living through unprecedented times, but Tasmanians can rest assured Aurora Energy, Hydro Tasmania, TasNetworks and TasWater are doing what we can to support our community through this tough period.

23 April 2020
Looking to Tasmania's future even during difficult times

Hydro Tasmania continues to look to the state’s future with Battery of the Nation, with both on-the-ground pumped hydro work and new white paper analyses demonstrating how this project can be a part of Tasmania’s economic recovery in the short and long term.

10 March 2020
Hydro Tasmania on the hunt for new CEO

Hydro Tasmania’s Chairman, Grant Every-Burns has announced that CEO, Steve Davy will step down when his contract ends later this year.

2 March 2020
Hydro Tasmania ready to work with Tasmanian hydrogen industry

With the State Government committing $50 million to the development of a renewable hydrogen production industry, Hydro Tasmania is ready to work with prospective investors to ensure their projects have a secure source of clean energy.

25 February 2020
Hydro Tasmania takes real action for people with disability

Hydro Tasmania has demonstrated its commitment to workplace inclusivity by launching its Disability Inclusion Action Plan and submitting it to the Australian Human Rights Commission, along with timeframes for a range of tasks that will improve the lives of people with disability.

13 February 2020
Latrobe Federal Band bangs the drum for Hydro Tasmania Community Grant Program

Applications are now open for Hydro Tasmania’s 2020 Community Grant Program.