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Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Growing rooftop solar installations and more large-scale energy projects are pushing Australia closer to its renewable goals, the market operator says.

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.

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Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals

Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals

Slashing the emissions profile of planes, ships and heavy trucks is the main game of a $1.1 billion injection into the low carbon fuel industry.

Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds

Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds

Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.

Plan to protect threatened species in energy transition

Plan to protect threatened species in energy transition

Most at-risk native species live close together, making their habitats easy to identify and avoid when building clean energy infrastructure, researchers say.

Push to take advantage of solar on big buildings

Push to take advantage of solar on big buildings

There are growing calls for Australia to harness big buildings to capture solar energy, as a report found only one fifth of available roof space is used.

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Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

As Australia finds itself transitioning to renewables, those in remote communities are finding ways to lead the charge toward clean energy on Country.

Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi is the latest major retail chain to announce an Australian renewable energy installation arm, joining other giants Bunnings and IKEA.

Offshore wind setback, but energy source still turning

Offshore wind setback, but energy source still turning

Offshore wind setback, but energy source still turning

Offshore wind setback, but energy source still turning

Offshore wind might take longer to develop as it is still a new technology in Australia, but an expert says it is viable despite its latest project stumble.

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Households and small businesses will be warned if they are paying more than necessary under a reform designed to encourage more people switch plans.

Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales

Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales

Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales

Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales

It is the most expensive and vital element of an electric vehicle and more companies are offering to test it to rev up the used car market.

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

A shake up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where developments can be built and where they should be blocked.

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Australia could squander the opportunity to export green iron to the world if it does not pursue renewable hydrogen for its production, analysts say.

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Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy

Offshore wind technology could give Australia’s renewable energy a significant boost but projects are facing headwinds, both locally and abroad.

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

Australians who had previously voted for the coalition, but refused to do so at the last election, have revealed why in a new research report.

'Bullied and exploited': dying man lashes energy group

An energy authority has come under fire over its tactics in trying to acquire a property from a dying man as part of a major transmission line project.

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Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.

Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Major reforms may be needed to wean some Australian industries off diesel and reduce its significant contribution to the nation's carbon emissions.

Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Cars in the the World Solar Challenge race have been flagged away with 34 teams hoping to cross Australia from north to south under the blazing sun.

Call to screw the cap on $11 billion diesel subsidy

More mining giants may clean up their operations if the government capped generous credits on diesel fuel and incentivised green projects, a report finds.

Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double

One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind.

Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts

Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.

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