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

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Green bonds to fund car charging network clean energy - The Untold Story

Western Australia's green bond will be used to support decarbonisation projects such as wind farms. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian governments are tapping into investor hunger for AAA-rated green bonds to fund a fast-charging network for electric cars, wind farms, and greener schools and hospitals.

Western Australia's first green bond issuance has attracted more than $6 billion in bids from more than 60 investors, Treasurer Rita Saffioti announced on Wednesday.

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.