Farmers welcome $380 million in state budget funding for rewnewable energy zones

Matthew Kelly
June 19 2021 - 12:00pm
Pushing ahead: Energy Minister Matt Kean.
Pushing ahead: Energy Minister Matt Kean.

Farming communities have welcomed the investment of an extra $380 million in funding to increase wind, solar and storage projects in the state's renewable energy zones, Which include the Hunter.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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