Leading offshore wind energy advocate, executive and investor Andy Evans says the federal government's refusal of a wind farm terminal in Victoria on environmental grounds demonstrates why Newcastle is the best candidate to lead the emerging industry.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek refused Commonwealth approvals for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal in December, saying the proposal was "clearly unacceptable" under Australia's obligations as a signatory to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
