Today
Labor hits pause on Illawarra offshore wind
The government is delaying its plans for an offshore wind farm in the Illawarra, at the request of the only company still interested.
This Month
Rural electorates to benefit from Labor renewables fund
Seats held by National Party MPs are among the big winners of Labor’s $50 million community energy grants program.
‘Boggles the mind’: Bragg delays household electrification push
Renewables advocates have slammed the Coalition’s decision to quietly delay the final report of its own inquiry into household electrification.
Why car prices could rise as Labor’s emission rules hurt manufacturers
The majority of manufacturers are unlikely to meet the government’s vehicle emissions standards.
EV charging providers demand review of outdated energy tariffs
Electric vehicle charging companies say consumers are paying the price for inappropriately designed tariffs being charged by electricity distributors
January
How Trump’s war on green energy affects Australia
Donald Trump’s plans for an energy revolution will blow strong political winds across Australia’s energy market.
‘Economic madness’: Chalmers slams push to scrap emissions reporting
Business groups have rejected a Coalition push to repeal laws requiring companies disclose their emissions, as the Treasurer warned it would create uncertainty.
December 2024
Nuclear costings put heat on uncosted renewables plan
Both sides of politics should end the charade of promising cheaper power prices while debating the least costly transition to a net zero economy.
Nuclear play snares energy industry in political pincers
Peter Dutton is betting big on nuclear power. Labor labels this economic insanity. And the public won’t believe either party’s estimates of what will be cheaper.
No nuclear without Labor’s help: Dutton
The opposition leader admits his nuclear timeline could do with bipartisan support, while critics have panned the policy.
Fears nuclear power ‘may stop people moving to the bush’
Regional Australia is having its “phoenix moment” as more people move to the bush, but some residents fear the Coalition’s nuclear plan could hinder growth.
Andrew Forrest-backed wind farm gets taxpayer revenue guarantee
Energy Minister Chris Bowen will on Wednesday announce 19 projects to get the guarantee, but a new report says environmental laws are causing major project delays.
Liberals dismiss CSIRO’s latest nuclear costings as ‘political’
The CSIRO’s latest appraisal of the Coalition’s nuclear power plans fails to detail the comparative cost of Labor’s renewable rollout, the Liberals say.
November 2024
‘Nothing’s off the table’: Expert panel to overhaul electricity market
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has tapped former AGL Energy executive Tim Nelson and three other industry specialists to review the National Energy Market.
Emissions fell at one-fifth rate needed to achieve 2030 target: CCA
Emissions fell by 20 per cent of the 15 million tonnes the Climate Change Authority says is needed to achieve Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target.
Supersized renewables auction helps deliver 2030 emissions target
The government will reach its 2030 emissions target due after pumping taxpayers’ money into the Capacity Investment Scheme.
Signing nuclear deal would shred Australia’s credibility: Turnbull
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australia must make its own decisions, not embrace domestic nuclear power to please its allies.
Coal lobbyist sends Ralph Babet to COP29
The Coalition for Conservation – chaired by coal lobbyist Larry Anthony - sent the fringe Senator to Baku.
Bonfire of the rent-seekers at the Clean Energy Council
The peak renewables industry group is seeking four new directors. Some 37 want on.
October 2024
Trump is the elephant in the room on climate targets
The US election result next week will influence the world’s global climate change action plans, including Australia.