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Latest news: Energy
Electric car charging provider wins $250 million boost
Expect to see more electric vehicle chargers on the street and in households after a significant investment in a Sydney charging firm.
Dec 18, 2023
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
A virtual power plant made up of rooftop solar, car batteries, pool pumps and hot water systems is expected to save electrified households hundreds of dollars.
Dec 17, 2023
Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels
A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.
Dec 15, 2023
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Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas
Safety experts have called on Christmas shoppers to choose e-bikes and e-scooters carefully after a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.
Dec 15, 2023
British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future
Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.
Dec 15, 2023
'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short
Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.
Dec 15, 2023
Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop
Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.
Dec 15, 2023
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Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator
An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.
Dec 14, 2023
Greenpeace launches legal action against Woodside
Greenpeace is alleging in a Federal Court law suit that Woodside misled or deceived Australians about its climate performance and plans.
Dec 13, 2023
Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case
A four-year court battle over new car fuel consumption labels has been resolved in the High Court, with Mitsubishi emerging as the winner.
Dec 13, 2023
Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress
The federal budget update acknowledges more must be done to secure and wire up renewables, with clean energy "superpower" status remaining a work in progress.
Dec 13, 2023
Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland
Remote areas of Queensland will get 12 new low-emission buses in a project designed to inspire more tourism operations to go electric.
Dec 11, 2023
Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid
Australia's energy grid is a complex machine designed to adapt to peak demand through deadly heatwaves and storms, but blackouts remain a risk this summer.
Dec 11, 2023
Energy barons face-off over clean gas at climate summit
As negotiators gather for the final week of a milestone climate summit, the gas lobby says Australia's sector is already years ahead on emissions reduction.
Dec 08, 2023
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'Wake up call' for energy industry as confidence dips
Consumer confidence in the energy market has fallen due to rising prices and experts warn it could impact Australia's successful transition to renewables.
Dec 06, 2023
Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades
Australian households could save more than $2000 a year on energy bills by upgrading older homes, a report says, but some may need subsidies.
Dec 06, 2023
Community groups power the switch to renewable energy
Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.
Dec 05, 2023
Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries
A pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.
Dec 02, 2023
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Power company fined $407k after life support threatened
A registered life support equipment user was among 43 people not notified about planned power outages in Melbourne's north.
Dec 01, 2023
Big battery first to be funded under revived commission
Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $245 million of its initial $1 billion kitty on a storage project that can power 200,000 homes.
Nov 30, 2023
Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit
The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.
Nov 29, 2023
Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy
China's massive shift in investment to meet and perhaps beat clean energy and emissions reduction targets could spur Australia towards cooperation not conflict.
Nov 29, 2023
Feds 'supercharge' clean energy build to keep lights on
Clean energy sources will take over from ageing coal power stations under a supercharged federal scheme, but critics say household bills will rise without gas.
Nov 23, 2023
Major project status blows breeze through offshore wind
Another offshore wind project off Gippsland will get special assistance for a speedy build with major project status granted by the federal government.
Nov 23, 2023
Tax change could cost Vic renewable generators millions
The Victorian government is facing pressure to protect landowners from planned tax changes that could raise taxes on properties with renewable energy projects.
Nov 22, 2023
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