Momentum builds toward RET deal after 'most significant discussion yet'

By Lisa Cox
Updated March 5 2015 - 4:18pm, first published March 4 2015 - 8:00pm
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the potential exists for a breakthrough on Australia's renewable energy target. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan

A breakthrough in the long-running stand-off over Australia's renewable energy target appears closer than ever, with the government and clean energy industry expressing optimism a deal can be done.