Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Business
Ethan James

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Bell Bay Aluminium mainly uses renewable energy, but isn't eligible for a green credit scheme. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

One of Australia's four aluminium smelters, which is powered predominantly by renewable energy, isn't eligible for a federal government green credit scheme.

The confirmation raises further questions about the future of Tasmania's Bell Bay Aluminium as it faces a fast-approaching deadline to lock in a long-term power contract.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.