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WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

Western Australia is digging in to play a lead role in decarbonising the world's energy-intensive steelmaking industry, but needs investors with deep pockets.

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

A key public policy think tank wants tax incentives for landlords and low-cost loans for home owners to encourage them to move from gas to electric appliances.

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.

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Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Supporting access to rooftop solar for cash-strapped prepay households could ease energy stress by reducing "self-disconnections" sparked by lack of credit.

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

A leading financier has warned against the "over-simplification" of the energy transition, backing investment in renewable energy and gas-fired electricity.

Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.

AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

Australia's top emitter AGL Energy expects the popularity of electric cars to accelerate and drive increased consumption of energy that must become green.

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Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar

AGL Energy says it will spend more than $10 billion over the next decade to exit coal but high wholesale power prices mean profits will more than double.

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

If the steel sector was a country it would be the third-largest emitter and the second-largest coal consumer, which makes Australia critical to climate change.

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.

Sydney flush with first biomethane injected to gas grid

Sydney flush with first biomethane injected to gas grid

Sydney flush with first biomethane injected to gas grid

Sydney flush with first biomethane injected to gas grid

Organic matter from Sydneysiders' toilets is being transformed into biomethane and injected into the gas grid from a pilot plant in the city's south-east.

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

Big battery opens at retired coal-fired power site

A battery system able to store an hour of power from 30,000 solar homes has opened at a former Victorian coal-fired power station site in an Australian first.

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Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

Former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet will chair the agency tasked with smoothing out any bumps in the transition to renewable energy sources.

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

The world could hit 1000 gigawatts of solar installations per year by 2030 with the global solar boom tipped to keep accelerating and benefiting Australians.

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Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Australia could be at the forefront of carbon storage for the region given its geology, industry experience and demand from trading partners, an inquiry finds.

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas incumbents are digging in for their share of future power, while other industry leaders warn the energy transition is at risk amid delays on transmission.

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Shareholders could force Australia's most popular car brand to reveal details about its lobbying and speed up electric car development under new proposals.

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto is stepping up its work with the world's biggest steelmaker in China and Australia to cut pollution when turning iron ore into steel.

Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon-constrained gas firms will trap and store emissions to support new fields, with regulatory support from federal Labor and a carbon credit revenue stream.

Why London could teach Australia about electric cars

Controversial and progressive electric vehicle policies are changing London streets and experts say there are lessons Australia could learn from the city.

Changes proposed to take 'guilt' out of food delivery

Thousands of restaurants will have less than three years to reduce plastic packaging from Uber Eats deliveries under new eco-friendly proposals.

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