NZ consults on 2020 target; energy efficiency agreement out; SA wind power; more
* New Zealand consults on 2020 target * Governments back national forum on local-level power generation * Growth in SA wind power must be backed by network investment, report says * Green Building Council releases new rating tool * Gore set to fly in for regional summit * Oxfam climate change report warns of food shortages » read the full story »

Victoria the worst state for wind farm approvals, inquiry told
Victoria is the ‘most difficult’ state for wind farm developers seeking project approval and it can cost a developer half a million dollars to obtain a preliminary grid connection offer, says a Clean Energy Council submission to a parliamentary inquiry. » read the full story »