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Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

After reporting a doubling in profit, the boss of Australia's biggest oil and gas company says she is disappointed at delays in gaining government approvals.

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Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

An Australian start-up has installed a renewable hydrogen generator and storage system at an airport in a bid to overcome barriers to adopting the clean energy.

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Australian households may face changes to the way rooftop solar is handled as electricity grids adapt to more renewable energy created during daylight hours.

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Australia's first Indigenous-owned energy retailer is expanding into two more states just eight months after launching.

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Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Australia could compete with China for lithium battery production after a local company announced plans to establish a $60 million factory.

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Changing tax incentives, creating a spending target, and helping businesses work with researchers could help Australia make breakthroughs the world needs.

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Leading energy retailer Origin Energy says it is "well-placed" to benefit from the energy transition as it bets on big batteries to help keep the lights on.

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

Australia's biggest emitter AGL Energy will build "a whole range of assets", but not nuclear reactors, to support the closure of 50-year-old coal power plants.

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors fear health fallout from nuclear energy plans

Doctors have warned of health harms for frontline energy workers, local children and the wider community from the coalition's nuclear power plan.

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Three popular small cars, including a hybrid model, are among the latest vehicles found using more fuel than expected in Australian road tests.

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'Dutton-proof': no more clean energy money for uranium

Clean energy incentives will not support uranium mining after parliament passed an amendment that could also hinder future attempts to establish nuclear power.

Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

Lower prices, more competition, and a market leader's fall in popularity could prove a tipping point for sales of electric vehicles in Australia.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Hundreds of electric vehicle chargers will be installed on power poles across three states in a bid to remove concerns about swapping to next-gen transport.

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Blunt power warning as energy boss pushes onshore gas

The boss of Australia's biggest energy company has a blunt warning on local manufacturing, pushing for more onshore gas exploration to address supply concerns.

Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

Australia is poised for virtual power plants that connect households and slash bills but an expert warns nuclear reactors could force users off rooftop solar.

One in three homeowners open to ditching gas

Enthusiasm for all-electric homes is building, though a rapid shift away from gas risks lumping those who remain with an expensive network to cover.

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

Households and manufacturers have been left worse off by the east coast gas bonanza, and exporters face new competition from cheaper sources, a report warns.

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

Power company fined $9m over explosion and blackout

A Federal Court justice has found a coal-fired power station's "catastrophic failure and destruction" was a result of serious breaches in operating procedures.

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Small transport companies need to adopt electric fleets to remain competitive, industry experts say, but many will need financial help to get there.

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