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Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant

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.

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

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.

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

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.

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British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

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.

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'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.

Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop

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.

Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator

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.

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Greenpeace launches legal action against Woodside

Greenpeace launches legal action against Woodside

Greenpeace launches legal action against Woodside

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.

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

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.

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

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.

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

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.

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

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.

Energy barons face-off over clean gas at climate summit

Energy barons face-off over clean gas at climate summit

Energy barons face-off over clean gas at climate summit

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.

'Wake up call' for energy industry as confidence dips

'Wake up call' for energy industry as confidence dips

'Wake up call' for energy industry as confidence dips

'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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens

The national science agency has achieved a key milestone in the development of a local hydrogen industry with the opening of a refuelling and research station.

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.

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