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Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

For the first time, Australia's prudential regulator must consider climate risks as part of its work to keep banks, insurers and superannuation funds strong.

Brookfield touts green cred in seeking $19b Origin deal

Brookfield touts green cred in seeking $19b Origin deal

Brookfield touts green cred in seeking $19b Origin deal

Brookfield touts green cred in seeking $19b Origin deal

A unit of investment giant Brookfield has reiterated its plans to invest up to $30 billion in Australian clean energy if it is allowed to buy Origin Energy.

First gas milestone for stage two Gorgon mega project

First gas milestone for stage two Gorgon mega project

First gas milestone for stage two Gorgon mega project

First gas milestone for stage two Gorgon mega project

The Gorgon project operated by Chevron Australia off the north-west coast of Western Australia has produced its first gas from a five-year expansion project.

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Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Plans are under way to cut emissions and reduce prices but some energy company heads say a lack of renewable supply and investment threatens to increase costs.

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

The Essential Services Commission has banned two Victorian businesses from an energy-saving scheme, while another seven have been formally warned.

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators

A shipping container-sized energy system has been developed by hydrogen startup Endua for remote sites, potentially eliminating millions of diesel generators.

Phillip Island battery puts community in pole position

Phillip Island battery puts community in pole position

Phillip Island has taken pole position on meeting peak power demand, giving holiday hotspots a blueprint for avoiding blackouts when inundated with tourists.

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New offshore gas up in the air as acreage access stalls

New offshore gas up in the air as acreage access stalls

New offshore gas up in the air as acreage access stalls

New offshore gas up in the air as acreage access stalls

Adding to gas supply uncertainty, bids for offshore petroleum acreage remain in limbo after more than a year and the next round is unclear after fierce debate.

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

The rate of return on a nation-building fund has been slammed by the coalition, but federal Labor says it will rebuild manufacturing and keep jobs onshore.

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Santos and Woodside Energy are on a shortlist of firms that may find finance for expansion more elusive as the investor climate strike extends beyond coal.

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Indigenous jobs will be part of the energy transformation in Central Queensland's industrial heartland as delegates meet in Gladstone to share ideas.

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

The mandatory code of conduct for the gas industry is not yet settled as the federal government weighs the risk to investment and fairer prices for consumers.

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

A hub for Australian-made materials for the world's electric car batteries is in doubt after the federal government pulled the plug on a $120 million grant.

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

The energy transformation is playing out on a small island in South Australia's industrial heartland, where one of the biggest emitters is shaping the future.

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Controversial powerline plan step closer with order

Victoria's environment minister has confirmed the energy market operator can progress the controversial Victoria-to-New South Wales Interconnector West project.

'Absolutely crazy' not to electrify everything: Evergen

Australians could make electrons more valuable and useful by controlling when an electric car is charging or the hot water system turns on.

Calls for more gas in energy grid amid power bill rise

As thousands face a surge in their power bills, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for more gas supply to ease price hikes.

Cost hikes and delays for NSW renewable energy zones

The two renewable energy zones that account for the bulk of the new generation power capacity in NSW will be delayed by up to two years, the government says.

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Higher power bills to 'drive Victorians to poverty'

The Essential Services Commission has put forward its final default offer for Victoria, leaving more residents and businesses out of pocket.

Power bills to surge for thousands under new price cap

Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with price rises of up to 25 per cent because of high wholesale energy costs.

Mining ready to ride boom with $2 trillion up for grabs

Mining bosses are confident they can meet the demands of the clean energy boom without making emissions worse, with new incentives to "turbocharge" prosperity.

Climate fix 'impossible alone and possible together'

On a quest to be a climate action leader, technology firm Atlassian has written the manual for other companies to follow suit for long-term sustainable success.

Farming export success linked to sustainability

Australian producers are increasingly being asked to prove their sustainability with export sales dependent on growers being able to back up their claims.

'Positive progress' for nation builders at Snowy 2.0

Snowy Hydro 2.0's construction woes risk putting Australia years off course on energy targets, with the cost blowout yet to be tallied, parliament learns.

Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

The energy regulator has confirmed double-digit power price rises will continue from July 1 despite the May budget's claims of curbing cost of living pressures.

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