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Standard-gauge track to link solar homes, cars, gadgets

Standard-gauge track to link solar homes, cars, gadgets

A digital spine to support a low-cost and low-carbon electricity system will connect Australians like a "standard railway gauge of solar and batteries".

Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.

Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move

Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move

Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move

Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move

The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.

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Florence wedged under debris at Snowy 2.0 'pinch point'

Florence wedged under debris at Snowy 2.0 'pinch point'

Plagued by cost blowouts and rock that's too soft or too hard, Snowy 2.0's tunnel-borer 'Flo' is stuck just as the project was poised to spruik better numbers.

Households in the dark on promised $1b energy upgrade

Households in the dark on promised $1b energy upgrade

Households have not been forgotten for energy upgrades, the federal government insists, but they have not received a cent from $1 billion allocated in 2023.

Fire truck trial aims to extinguish emissions

Fire truck trial aims to extinguish emissions

An electric and a biofuel fire truck will roll into Queensland after the state's fire service announced plans to trial low-emission vehicles.

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

Faulty solar batteries that have caused house fires are still being used in thousands of Australian homes, forcing LG to intensify recall efforts.

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Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton

Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton

Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton

Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton

Australians with homes near coal and gas facilities would be receptive to living close to nuclear power plants, the federal opposition says.

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

A plan for subsidised solar batteries to be installed in homes across NSW is an important part of a move to renewable power, the state government says.

Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

The federal government is steaming ahead with its plan to foster new clean industries and has unveiled a new strategy to kickstart battery manufacturing.

Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia

The federal energy regulator's latest default market offer will see bills reduce for NSW and SA customers but a rise for those in Queensland.

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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