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5/11/09 Solar City agreement welcomed
Energy Minister Peter Collier has welcomed today’s launch of the $73.5million Perth Solar City program.

4/11/09 Underground power for City of Canning
Energy Minister Peter Collier has helped finalise an agreement to deliver underground power and new street lighting to more than 900 households in Wilson.

28/10/09 Funding for Sustainable Energy Projects
A series of community workshops and an expo to encourage householders to reduce their energy consumption is one of eight initiatives that will benefit from State Government funding.

26/10/09 Submissions open for underground power projects
Energy Minister Peter Collier has invited local councils to submit proposals to replace overhead powerlines in their communities with underground power.

23/10/09 Comment invited on feed-in tariff scheme design
Energy Minister Peter Collier is inviting public comment on the design of a feed-in tariff scheme for Western Australia.

19/10/09

Funding to improve quality and reliability of power in Ravensthorpe
Energy Minister Peter Collier and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls have announced $3million funding to improve power reliability for Ravensthorpe.

15/10/09

State Government backs relocation of wave power plant to Garden Island
The State Government will continue its $12.5million investment in a proposed low-emissions power station, after proponents requested to relocate the project from Albany to Garden Island.

13/10/09

Report recommends measures for State’s long term gas security
Energy Minister Peter Collier will today table a report detailing strategies to help avert future gas shortages and provide secure energy supply for Western Australia.

15/09/09 Ground broken on new chapter in gas development
Energy Minister Peter Collier today helped mark the start of construction of Apache Energy’s Devil Creek domestic gas plant during a groundbreaking ceremony near Karratha.

09/09/09 Energy Minister Peter Collier has tabled the report of a review, undertaken by Mr Peter Oates, of Verve Energy’s financial position and performance.

28/08/09 City of Gosnells signs up for underground power
Energy Minister Peter Collier joined the City of Gosnells in an Agreement Signing Ceremony today to celebrate the start of the Maddington Underground Power Project.

26/08/09 State’s energy future outlined
Energy Minister Peter Collier has outlined a strategy to ensure the reliability and security of Western Australia’s future energy needs.

18/08/09 Bill to help secure long-term gas supplies
The State Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to help secure long-term gas supplies for Western Australia.

03/08/09 State Government imposes conditions on Mid-West power line
The State Government has conditionally agreed to build stage one of a major power line in the Mid-West after about $200million in potential savings was identified by a review team.

17/07/09 Ground has been broken for new power station project
Energy Minister Peter Collier has today marked the start of construction of Perth Energy’s new power station in Kwinana during a ground-breaking ceremony.

15/07/09 Ceremony marks end of Mount Pleasant North Underground Power Project
Energy Minister Peter Collier has joined the City of Melville in celebrating the completion of the Mount Pleasant North Underground Power Project.

26/06/09 Alinta proposal accepted
The State Government has accepted Alinta’s proposal to raise the cap for gas tariffs.

02/06/09 State Government scheme targets renewable energy systems
Energy Minister Peter Collier today announced a scheme to support owners of household renewable energy systems.

29/05/09 Householders urged to turn to energy efficient alternatives for their lighting
Energy Minister Peter Collier today urged all Western Australians to replace inefficient incandescent light globes with more energy efficient alternatives as a way of saving energy at home and money on power bills, while also lowering the impact on the environment.

14/05/09 State Budget 2009-10: Rebates and assistance for electricity consumers
The State Government has provided a considerable package of rebates and assistance measures to help customers cope with an increase in electricity tariffs.

14/05/09 State Budget 2009-10: Electricity services
The State Government is making a significant investment in Western Australia’s electricity services, spending $3.8billion on asset investment over the budget period to address reliability and major growth across the State.

11/05/09

Securing energy supplies a priority for Government
The State Government will make a significant investment of $260million through this year’s State Budget to improve the reliability of Western Australian’s electricity supply.

30/04/09

New LNG plant expands availability and provides supply security benefits
Energy Minister Peter Collier today officially opened the newly-commissioned Wesfarmers Energy liquid natural gas (LNG) plant in Kwinana.

30/04/09 COAG outcomes on training, children and energy welcomed by the State Government
Premier Colin Barnett has welcomed the outcomes of today’s Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting.

26/03/09

Minister marks start of construction for Karratha’s new power station
Energy Minister Peter Collier today visited Karratha to mark the start of construction of the most efficient gas-fired power station on the Pilbara’s North West Interconnected System (NWIS).

18/02/09

Public comment sought on gas supply security
Energy Minister Peter Collier has invited the public to provide comment on a review of gas supply security and management of gas supply disruptions.

26/02/09

Fridge replacement scheme part of expanded assistance package
A fridge replacement scheme is one of many new energy efficiency measures to be introduced by the State Government to help people in financial hardship.

23/02/09

State Government announces increases in tariff arrangements
Energy Minister Peter Collier has announced an increase to the State’s electricity retail tariffs, following last month’s release of the Office of Energy’s (OOE) final recommendations.

05/02/09

New Verve Energy chairman appointed
The State Government has approved the appointment of David Eiszele as the new board chairman of Verve Energy.

05/02/09 Council’s revised underground power project plan rejected
The Underground Power Steering Committee has decided to not approve the City of Bunbury’s proposal for the Withers/Usher underground power project.

29/01/09 State Government to review gas supply risks
Energy Minister Peter Collier has moved to avert future shortages, due to unforeseen events, of Western Australia’s

29/01/09

Electricity tariff report released
Energy Minister Peter Collier today released a report which outlines the Office of Energy’s (OOE) final recommendations into the review of electricity retail tariff arrangements.

28/01/09

State’s first 5-Star NABERS Energy Commitment Agreement signed
Energy Minister Peter Collier today took part in a signing ceremony to mark a commitment towards building the State’s first 5-star energy rated commercial office development.