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PM rubbishes Dutton's nuclear energy plan as 'farcical'

PM rubbishes Dutton's nuclear energy plan as 'farcical'

Anthony Albanese has poured scorn on Peter Dutton's "farcical" nuclear plan and questioned the Liberal leader's claim it would lead to cheaper energy.

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

An offshore zone for developing wind farms in Bass Strait has been formally declared by the federal government but is smaller than originally proposed.

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Warning faster environment approvals may cost community

Warning faster environment approvals may cost community

One state's plan to slash environmental approval times for projects in half has blindsided conservationists.

Power couple: green energy, gas giant bet on renewables

Power couple: green energy, gas giant bet on renewables

A renewable energy company with global backers will be launched to take on top tier rivals, despite a looming political threat to clean energy investment.

PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.

Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.

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Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found.

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Companies who import electronic goods to Australia should be forced to register and recycle their batteries, an expert says, to address growing fire risks.

Consumers need power on shift to net zero emissions

Consumers need power on shift to net zero emissions

Consumers need power on shift to net zero emissions

Consumers need power on shift to net zero emissions

Australians broadly support the shift to renewable energy but they don't know where to start when it comes to updating their homes or buying new appliances.

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia could have nuclear power reactors operating within 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the nation follows the Middle East rather than Europe.

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.

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State-owned solar farm to power more than 50,000 homes

Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $370 million to wholly own a solar and battery farm slated to power 51,000 homes.

Australia to be scored on its renewable energy progress

Australian efforts to cut emissions and generate more renewable electricity will be tracked and traced by a climate group.

Plug in, get paid: EV drivers to tap into batteries

Electric vehicle drivers could plug their cars into the electricity grid and earn money next year following a partnership between two manufacturers.

Solar battery surge expected for plugged-in households

More Aussie households are expected to investigate solar batteries as a way to save on the cost of power rather than the cost to the environment, a bank says.

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Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal what Australia's future climate targets will be, suggesting voters may not know until after the federal election.

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

Australia will invest $125 million to support the move to renewable energy in the Pacific.

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

Details emerge on wind farm death amid law scrutiny

A dislodged blade on a turbine platform is being blamed for the death of a wind farm worker as Victoria's industrial manslaughter laws are criticised.

Unions slam wind farm's safety after blade kills worker

The Danish company building a huge wind farm where a worker was crushed and killed by a turbine blade says safety is its number one priority.

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

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