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Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Electricity and gas giant Origin Energy warns Australia will need to import gas to meet domestic demand and taxpayers may have to pay to burn coal for longer.

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Energy giant AGL has posted a stellar profit on higher power prices, taking the lead in the transition and dismissing nuclear as too costly and too late.

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Keeping the nation's largest coal-fired power station open for two years won't impact NSW's 2030 emissions reduction target, official advice says.

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Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster".

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Homes will send solar power into the energy grid when most needed and electric cars will plug in as a power plant on wheels under a consumer-owned energy plan.

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Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

A clean energy industry body has sounded the alarm on "bad faith actors" who are accused of using misinformation to mislead Australian voters on nuclear power.

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.

Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Big investors are using "stewardship" to get more nosy about what companies say they are doing and what they're actually doing to reduce their carbon footprint.

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.

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Communities divided over renewable energy development

A 12-month study of community opinions on the renewable energy rollout points to a divided nation as battle lines are drawn for another climate election.

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Superannuation funds have come under fire for doubling down on their investments in fossil fuels while cutting half a billion dollars from green energy funding.

Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

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Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

A report has found nuclear energy would be significantly more expensive than renewables but the coalition has backed in plans for the power source

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.

Coal mine's licence not fit for purpose, court told

Residents who fear what a NSW coal mine might be doing to their health have gone to court, arguing its environmental licence is not fit for purpose.

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

The utilities sector is expected to have the slowest growth in maintenance spending as higher-cost fossil fuel generators are replaced by renewable energy.

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Australia's superannuation funds, as long-term investors, are increasingly making decisions based on the best returns for members in a decarbonising world.

Damage from methane adds to pressure for carbon levy

A leading economist has doubled down on calls for a $100 billion a year carbon tax to back new industries and stop pumping out "astounding" levels of methane.

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