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Coal and gas exports 'undoing' progress on clean energy

Coal and gas exports 'undoing' progress on clean energy

Australia is undermining its hard work to cut emissions by failing to address growing fossil fuel exports, a former defence chief reckons.

Half-price power: record renewables push prices down

Half-price power: record renewables push prices down

Half-price power: record renewables push prices down

Half-price power: record renewables push prices down

Wholesale energy prices have fallen by more than 60 per cent in one state, powered by growing use of wind farms, solar panels and batteries.

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks

Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.

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'Don't use the lights': data centre boom sparks warning

'Don't use the lights': data centre boom sparks warning

Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.

Supermarket charges ahead with electric truck rollout

Supermarket charges ahead with electric truck rollout

Groceries delivered by a major Australian supermarket could arrive quietly after a $22 million investment in next-generation trucks.

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.

AI's thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water

AI's thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water

One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.

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Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Hundreds of millions of dollars in state government funding will help residents access zero-interest loans to upgrade their home with lower energy alternatives.

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Cheaper electricity bills, local jobs and clean energy are set to flow from a landmark solar power project owned and operated by a remote Aboriginal community.

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.

Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.

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Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050

The number of depleted batteries is expected to rise dramatically but the trend represents an opportunity for Australian industry and jobs.

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

More than seven million homes will be eligible to receive a mark out of 10 for their energy efficiency but experts say the assessments should become mandatory.

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Denmark’s Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre".

Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power

A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.

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Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.

Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

Power bills could be slashed by 2050 if Australians make more environmentally conscious moves, leaving room for the government to make stronger carbon policies.

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

With three energy companies committed to trials and more automakers willing to back them, using your electric car as a battery should be possible soon.

Wanted: 100 electric car drivers for energy-saving test

Would you plug your car into the national grid for money off your electricity bill? A growing number of energy providers would like to know.

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Growing rooftop solar installations and more large-scale energy projects are pushing Australia closer to its renewable goals, the market operator says.

Australia's looming landfill crisis is fixable but ...

Australia's landfill woes need to be met with mandates to push manufacturers and consumers towards reusable not recycled products, experts say.

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