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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.

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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

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.

Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

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

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.

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Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

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

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

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.

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

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 boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

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

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

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 deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

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 storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

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.

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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.

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

Canberra is on track to be a zero-carbon city with a ban on new gas connections, but barbecues fired by bottled gas are still allowed under the new ACT law.

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.

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NRL great joins race for carbon-free commercial flight

Johnathan Thurston's Skytrans aims to make Australia's first emissions-free commercial flight through a new aviation and green hydrogen alliance.

One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount

Victoria is scrapping its electric vehicle subsidy almost one year earlier than planned in a move experts say could impact efforts to cut transport pollution.

Macquarie Bank not so green with billions dipped in oil

To align investments with global climate promises, Macquarie Group will need to increase green investments and dump billions staked on new oil and gas.

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

For the first time, Australia's prudential regulator must consider climate risks as part of its work to keep banks, insurers and superannuation funds strong.

First gas milestone for stage two Gorgon mega project

The Gorgon project operated by Chevron Australia off the north-west coast of Western Australia has produced its first gas from a five-year expansion project.

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

A shipping container-sized energy system has been developed by hydrogen startup Endua for remote sites, potentially eliminating millions of diesel generators.

Phillip Island battery puts community in pole position

Phillip Island has taken pole position on meeting peak power demand, giving holiday hotspots a blueprint for avoiding blackouts when inundated with tourists.

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