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Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Australia faces a difficult task at the United Nations' climate summit amid rising temperatures, fuel shortages and pressure to phase out fossil fuels.

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

A challenge to make Australian homes greener has found smarter design, better materials and renovating rather than rebuilding can dramatically cut emissions.

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

A single complaint has stalled plans to recycle solar panels at a national level, with the federal government relying on a state government to lead the way.

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Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country.

Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.

Australia should 'roll out red carpet' for data centres

Australia should 'roll out red carpet' for data centres

Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.

Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric

Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric

Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.

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Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm

Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm

Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm

Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm

One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.

Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills

Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills

Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills

Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills

The size of your energy bill could depend on where you live as Australian states and territories take different approaches to electrification and efficiency.

Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store

It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint.

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.

Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes.

Electric switch could save households $5000 a year

Electric switch could save households $5000 a year

Electric switch could save households $5000 a year

Electric switch could save households $5000 a year

More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.

Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades

Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades

Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades

Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades

Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.

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Hard deadline: call for coal plants to pay to stay open

Keeping coal-fired power stations operating past their deadlines is delaying renewable energy projects, an industry group says.

Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.

Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time

Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.

Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar

Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.

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Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills

Australian renters are paying $440 million to keep gas connected whether they use it or not, and one group is calling for change.

Gas customers face higher bills sooner as exodus grows

Australians who remain connected to gas could face rising prices under reforms proposed to deal with changing energy use.

Solar scourge: rules make it cheaper to dump old panels

Australia's solar boom will create a significant waste problem, experts have told an inquiry, with tough rules needed to keep panels out of landfill.

'Solar coaster': industry fears renewable rebate end

Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.

Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b

Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.

Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket

Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.

No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.

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