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Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push

Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push

Australia's vulnerabilities to global energy price spikes run deep, sparking calls for rapid electrification of transport and other exposed sectors.

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.

'Class warfare': blowtorch on softened home gas bans

'Class warfare': blowtorch on softened home gas bans

'Class warfare': blowtorch on softened home gas bans

'Class warfare': blowtorch on softened home gas bans

Homeowners in one state will be exempted from replacing broken-down gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models under watered-down rules.

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Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.

No easy answers to gas network 'death spiral'

No easy answers to gas network 'death spiral'

Leaving a smaller and smaller customer base to carry the cost of a stranded gas network as households and businesses electrify is not without consequence.

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.

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Energy price rule changes to limit unfair bill hikes

Energy price rule changes to limit unfair bill hikes

Energy price rule changes to limit unfair bill hikes

Energy price rule changes to limit unfair bill hikes

Vulnerable energy customers will be afforded extra protections from price gouging by electricity retailers in rule changes set to come into effect in 2026.

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

A camera system designed to work like a human brain could help robots go further, including machines built for space and undersea explorations.

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.

Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules

Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules

Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules

Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules

The wait continues for a final decision on the future of a major gas plant as campaigners call for greater transparency about the controversial project.

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

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EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

The King's Birthday Honours include several Australians recognised for their service in the Pacific region, including work to spread renewable energy uptake.

State branded climate change capital as emissions swell

Greenhouse gas emissions have returned to near record levels in one state, where a decision to extend a gas plant's life has sparked nationwide protest.

Farmers fear water risks in controversial gas pipeline

The federal government says a gas pipeline is unlikely to affect major waterways and threatened species, but locals are asking a court to review the decision.

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Carbon tariff on the table for overseas businesses

A carbon tariff might be levied on some products as the federal government seeks to keep Australia on track to meeting its legislated climate targets.

More gas projects, less green tape call at energy event

Gas giants have called on the Australian government to approve projects faster and let them explore more mining opportunities.

Looming power bill hikes spark calls to shop around

Hunting for a better deal could save some Australian households and businesses hundreds of dollars a year as consumers brace for higher bills.

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.

Power giant charged over 'unsafe' lead levels

Criminal charges have been laid against energy giant AGL after five workers at a power station allegedly recorded elevated blood lead levels.

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.

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