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Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

The coalition's nuclear energy plan has been slammed by 60 economists in an open letter, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy.

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Technology that will let drivers use their electric vehicles as giant household batteries is launching in Australia, although its reach is limited.

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Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.

Dutton fuels angst over cost of living in mortgage belt

Dutton fuels angst over cost of living in mortgage belt

Peter Dutton has used a keynote address to rally voters in the outer suburbs, promising instant cost-of-living relief across a mortgage belt doing it tough.

Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns

Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns

Cutting the price of solar batteries would lower household bills while easing pressure on the energy network, say groups pushing for a national scheme.

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App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

Work will be fast-tracked on software that can assess how much landowners could earn from installing renewable energy projects on their properties.

'MacGyvers' praised as steelworks claws back from brink

'MacGyvers' praised as steelworks claws back from brink

'MacGyvers' praised as steelworks claws back from brink

'MacGyvers' praised as steelworks claws back from brink

Administrators have lauded the 'MacGyver-like' skills of steelworkers, as an industry support package injects cash, jobs and confidence into a regional city.

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

As Queenslanders prepared for a tropical cyclone, an Australian electric car company raced to fulfil an influx of orders to keep lights and fridges working.

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

The threat of further energy bill increases of up to $200 annually following a regulator's decision has put the spotlight back on federal energy policy.

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Vast deposits of critical minerals vital for the clean energy transition are in corruption-prone nations, raising the risk of human rights abuses.

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights.

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Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

An Australian start-up has installed a renewable hydrogen generator and storage system at an airport in a bid to overcome barriers to adopting the clean energy.

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Australian households may face changes to the way rooftop solar is handled as electricity grids adapt to more renewable energy created during daylight hours.

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Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Australia could compete with China for lithium battery production after a local company announced plans to establish a $60 million factory.

Billionaire to sell coal mine to prop up steelworks

Proceeds from a coal mine sale will be used to pump cash into the troubled Whyalla steelworks in a major debt deal.

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Leading energy retailer Origin Energy says it is "well-placed" to benefit from the energy transition as it bets on big batteries to help keep the lights on.

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

Australia's biggest emitter AGL Energy will build "a whole range of assets", but not nuclear reactors, to support the closure of 50-year-old coal power plants.

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors have warned of health harms for frontline energy workers, local children and the wider community from the coalition's nuclear power plan.

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