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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'

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.

AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

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

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.

AGL Energy accused of manipulating electricity prices

AGL Energy accused of manipulating electricity prices

A class action alleges AGL Energy intentionally increased the price of wholesale electricity by "gaming" the market, hitting consumers with higher power bills.

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.

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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.

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

A state government body will plan and develop Victoria's future renewable energy projects but won't take the reins on a divisive plan in the state's west.

Regional Queenslanders brace for power price misery

Regional Queenslanders brace for power price misery

Regional Queenslanders brace for power price misery

Regional Queenslanders brace for power price misery

Regional Queensland faces the highest power bill hike in the country after the state's regulator ruled for a household increase of up to 29 per cent.

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

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.

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Plans are under way to cut emissions and reduce prices but some energy company heads say a lack of renewable supply and investment threatens to increase costs.

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

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 battery puts community in pole position

Phillip Island battery puts community in pole position

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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Renewable energy pipeline puts targets in jeopardy

A fall in financial commitments for large-scale renewable generation projects could pull the plug on 2030 targets, but state governments aim to fill the gap.

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

The biggest energy infrastructure project in generations has a new preferred route, but some stakeholders worry the project is being rushed through.

Concerns Queensland power prices to rise over Callide

The Callide C joint venture has revised the return to service dates for two units at the incident-prone coal-fired power station have been pushed out to 2024.

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

The mandatory code of conduct for the gas industry is not yet settled as the federal government weighs the risk to investment and fairer prices for consumers.

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AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

The energy transformation is playing out on a small island in South Australia's industrial heartland, where one of the biggest emitters is shaping the future.

'Absolutely crazy' not to electrify everything: Evergen

Australians could make electrons more valuable and useful by controlling when an electric car is charging or the hot water system turns on.

Cost hikes and delays for NSW renewable energy zones

The two renewable energy zones that account for the bulk of the new generation power capacity in NSW will be delayed by up to two years, the government says.

Cannon-Brookes, Quinbrook said to win Sun Cable bidding

Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and an overseas partner have won the bidding for Sun Cable, AAP has learned.

Power bills to surge for thousands under new price cap

Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with price rises of up to 25 per cent because of high wholesale energy costs.

'Positive progress' for nation builders at Snowy 2.0

Snowy Hydro 2.0's construction woes risk putting Australia years off course on energy targets, with the cost blowout yet to be tallied, parliament learns.

Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

The energy regulator has confirmed double-digit power price rises will continue from July 1 despite the May budget's claims of curbing cost of living pressures.

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