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Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

A report has found nuclear energy would be significantly more expensive than renewables but the coalition has backed in plans for the power source

Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Consumers have been warned of higher taxes or power bills if gas remains banned under federal and state government building programs for new power generation.

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there’s swift public investment.

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Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Australia's resources minister say she's disappointed in progress with carbon capture, telling an energy conference there's no reason to abandon its potential.

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Establishing nuclear energy in Australia would require significant taxpayer support and private investment, meaning power bills would go up, modelling confirms.

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IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network

IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network

IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network

IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network

The Swedish furniture giant will install chargers for electric vans and trucks at all of its local stores in a move designed to inspire low-emission deliveries.

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Incentives set to fuel green hydrogen growth

Lagging in the global future fuel race, the green hydrogen industry has longer-term certainty with a new tax credit that could attract more onshore production.

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Australia’s biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies

Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

The utilities sector is expected to have the slowest growth in maintenance spending as higher-cost fossil fuel generators are replaced by renewable energy.

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Western Australia's budget has unlocked land and slashed green tape to win the lion's share of investment in new industry but iron ore is still top of the heap.

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'Unsafe future': Australia commits to decades more gas

Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.

Refineries pumped on high-value, ultra-low sulphur fuel

Upgrades are on track for producing ultra-low sulphur fuel suitable for the latest European and American cars, an Australian refiner says.

Gas code confirms up-front connection cost

Victoria's essential services regulator has released a new code of practice for gas distributors, bringing connection costs in line with other utilities.

Powercor cops $2.1m fine after growth sparked bushfire

A Victorian electricity distributor has been fined more than $2 million for failing to maintain vegetation under its powerlines, sparking a bushfire.

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Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

Clean energy rollout must address 'historic injustice'

The energy industry and governments have been told to end "historic injustice" by helping First Nations households turn off diesel and switch on solar power.

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could remove much more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions by using its natural advantages, a business leader argues.

Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

Home upgrades may save Australians thousands on energy

Quick-fixes and solar power could drive energy costs down by thousands per year, prompting calls to subsidise upgrades for low income Australians.

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