Tammy Chu elected to Board of International Hydropower Association
Hydro Tasmania has welcomed the election of Entura’s Managing Director, Tammy Chu, to the Board of the International Hydropower Association (IHA).
Contracts signed and work to start on Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub
Hydro Tasmania has signed contracts totalling nearly $4 million to allow work to begin on a major renewable energy project on Flinders Island. The Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub will significantly increase renewable energy use on the island and reduce the use and importation of diesel.
Increase for Bass Strait islands’ electricity tariffs
The price of electricity for customers on King and Flinders Islands will increase by 3.77 per cent from 1 July 2015. The energy fees have been updated taking into account CPI movements and other factors since the last tariff reset.
Entura helping the Cook Islands on their renewable energy journey
Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura is helping the Cook Islands reduce reliance on diesel fuel, as part of the country’s goal to use renewable energy on all islands by 2020. The Cook Islands is a group of 15 small islands in the Pacific, to the north-east of New Zealand. Entura will develop preliminary designs for remote area power systems in six islands, and assist the Cook Islands Government in their implementation.
Hydro Tasmania employee wins international Award for Excellence
Hydro Tasmania’s ongoing contribution to the sustainability of hydropower development and operation internationally has again been recognised with an award presented last month in China. Dr Helen Locher, Hydro Tasmania’s principal consultant for sustainability, was presented with the 2015 Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower during the 2015 World Hydropower Congress in Beijing. Dr Locher joined Luiz Gabriel Azevedo and Jean-Étienne Klimpt as the winners of the 2015 Award.
Hydro Tasmania donates almost $50,000 to Nepal relief effort
The Hydro Tasmania group and its people are contributing almost $50,000 to relief efforts in Nepal following the devastating 25 April earthquake.
Enhancing the fishing experience at Shannon Lagoon
Collaboration between Hydro Tasmania and the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) aims to improve the fishing experience at one of Tasmania’s most iconic trout fishing lakes.
Hydro Tasmania group support for Nepal
Hydro Tasmania will donate up to $20 000 to support those affected by the earthquake in Nepal. Hydro Tasmania had employees on the ground in Nepal just prior to the devastating 25 April earthquake.
Renewable Energy Target
Today’s announcement of in-principle bipartisan agreement on the Renewable Energy Target is an encouraging development. We look forward to delivery of a clear and stable policy position to provide investment certainty for developers and owners.
Hydro Tasmania welcomes release of the Tasmanian Energy Strategy
Hydro Tasmania welcomes the release of the Government’s Energy Strategy, and looks forward to working with the Government on the implementation of the strategy.