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Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades

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.

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

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.

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Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar

Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar

Skyrocketing electricity prices have prompted more Australian families to turn to solar power to save money.

Big battery first to be funded under revived commission

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.

Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows

Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows

An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.

Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture

Australia yet to shine using solar in agriculture

Australia needs better planning and research to capitalise on its huge potential to graze sheep and grow produce under solar panels according to a new report.

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$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.

Win for island wind farm despite rare parrot concerns

Win for island wind farm despite rare parrot concerns

Win for island wind farm despite rare parrot concerns

Win for island wind farm despite rare parrot concerns

A requirement for a proposed wind farm project to shut down for five months to safeguard a critically endangered parrot has been overturned.

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers.

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Electric car drivers will be able to charge up in more places after the City of Sydney mounted more charging stations on power poles.

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Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge

The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

People are more likely to buy an electric vehicle based on the influence of their friends and neighbours, as Australia's growing number of EV owners shows.

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.

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Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.

Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.

Cash to help WA firms charge ahead with EVs

A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.

'Unprecedented' surge in community battery take-up

Australia's renewable energy agency has seen strong demand for its battery grants program, with interest 10 times what was expected.

Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero

An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.

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