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Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster".

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Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Another state has signed a federal renewable energy agreement, anticipating rising power demand in coming decades from new refineries and low-carbon industries.

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Homes will send solar power into the energy grid when most needed and electric cars will plug in as a power plant on wheels under a consumer-owned energy plan.

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

A clean energy industry body has sounded the alarm on "bad faith actors" who are accused of using misinformation to mislead Australian voters on nuclear power.

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

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'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

Australian-made green hydrogen could power fuel-cell vehicles across Asia within 10 years as a proposed floating export hub attracts major funding.

'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning

'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning

'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning

'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning

Australia's domestic gas market may run into shortfalls as soon as 2027, a year earlier than the competition regulator's last estimate.

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

An expansion of a gas project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart has triggered fears it will lead to the destruction of hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Facing a possible domestic gas deficit, export powerhouse Western Australia has delayed putting the squeeze on producers with a crucial inquiry given more time.

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

A new deal to shore up gas supply along Australia's east coast market is being touted as a pathway to cheaper power prices during the transition to renewables.

Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Many households are reducing their carbon footprint but without efficient homes or smart meters they may not be getting the best value out of clean energy.

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Call to cut exports, not follow 'wrong' future gas plan

A phase-down of gas exports and reserving supplies for dwindling local use would be a "real future gas strategy" for Australia, according to a climate body.

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Energy leaders are warning of a shortage of geoscientists for oil and gas exploration and carbon storage and a skills gap for seismic surveys for offshore wind.

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.

Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas

Victoria will pipe gas from an offshore field near Port Campbell, close to the iconic Twelve Apostles, and has not ruled out further gas exploration.

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Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Changes to environmental approvals for new offshore gas will return to federal parliament after a review, despite being pulled in a recent deal with the Greens.

Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns

Crossbench senators have attacked the future gas strategy as a "morally bankrupt" plan that also misrepresents the views of Australia's traditional owners.

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.

Communities divided over renewable energy development

A 12-month study of community opinions on the renewable energy rollout points to a divided nation as battle lines are drawn for another climate election.

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.

Gas industry rejects 'leech' tag over royalty freebies

The Australian government has been accused of letting gas companies get away with daylight robbery by not applying royalties on all of the nation's gas exports.

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Superannuation funds have come under fire for doubling down on their investments in fossil fuels while cutting half a billion dollars from green energy funding.

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