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Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Hundreds of millions of dollars in state government funding will help residents access zero-interest loans to upgrade their home with lower energy alternatives.

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.

Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change

Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change

Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change

Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change

Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.

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Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.

Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis

Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis

Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.

AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.

Accelerated lights out for gas urged to hit net zero

Accelerated lights out for gas urged to hit net zero

Australia needs to take the wheel of a well-signposted gas decline and double down to meet emissions goals and protect consumers from higher prices.

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Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight

Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.

Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Australia and Turkey have revealed the global oil crisis will prompt a major focus on electrification at the United Nations climate talks in November.

Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms

Households with solar panels and batteries could benefit from changes in the budget but big renewable energy changes were overlooked.

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Australia's data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?

Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but its impact on the nation is up for debate.

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

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Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Cheaper electricity bills, local jobs and clean energy are set to flow from a landmark solar power project owned and operated by a remote Aboriginal community.

After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis

With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.

Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market

An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.

From deep space to garbage tip: rural town strikes back

A country town feels "abandoned and betrayed" by plans for an incinerator to process city rubbish, with fears it will damage the region's unique global brand.

Coal mine extension approved despite net-zero ambition

An underground coal mine will be allowed to continue extracting for two extra years but new restrictions will prevent the coal being shipped overseas.

Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest

After a record-breaking year, agricultural businesses may need to change their approach to succeed amid worldwide supply issues.

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