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‘Staggering’ cost of grid expansion to hit energy bills: Calabria
Origin Energy CEO Frank Calabria and EnergyAustralia’s Mark Collette have warned of the tough task ahead to expand clean energy.
July
Big super lobbies Ley, Canavan to back renewables investing dream
Some of the country’s largest retirement savings funds have met senior Coalition figures, urging them to set aside their infighting on climate change.
Clean energy companies will evacuate to Australia, says US expert
Australia should prepare to welcome clean energy companies fleeing the shifting US policy environment, says a former senior Biden energy official.
‘Steam out their ears’: Australians fired up about gas exports
A plan being considered by Labor to set aside export gas for domestic use has almost no political opposition.
Labor risks ‘buying failure’ with supersized renewables subsidies
Former Labor climate adviser Ross Garnaut says an overreliance on renewables subsidies could be catastrophic for the budget.
Huge extra costs for first offshore wind, nuclear plant: CSIRO
The science agency found that deploying offshore wind and other low-carbon technologies for the first time in Australia would involve major additional costs.
Labor supersizes renewables subsidy scheme
The government will expand its scheme underwriting new clean energy projects by 25 per cent to speed up the flagging energy transition
Corporate Australia keeps climate talks behind closed doors
The Business Council of Australia is unlikely to declare a public view on emissions reductions even as the government prepares to announce its new target.
In an EV-first world, can e-fuels drive the decarbonisation of transport?
HIF Global is just one of the businesses betting big on green tech to provide a viable alternative to electric vehicles.
Honesty and credibility needed on Victoria’s energy transition
The AEMO has confidently defended its energy costings plans as the best laid to be had, despite turning out drastically worse than its predictions.
CEFC investments hit record $4.7b as grid bill climbs
Clean Energy Finance Corporation boss Ian Learmonth expects another record year for the green bank, depending on the big-ticket Marinus Link project.
Holmes a Court warns Liberals over net zero
Nationals threats to abandon net zero will be mercilessly exploited by Climate 200 if the seat of Bradfield goes to a fresh vote.
Grid bottlenecks pushing workers into ‘valley of death’
Electrical workers say clearer planning approvals for energy projects are needed to reverse skills shortages and boost productivity.
No better time than now to set stronger net-zero targets
It’s time to lead with conviction. Targets work; strong targets even better. Cutting climate pollution is not only essential, but also an economic opportunity.
Why net zero targets are impoverishing our nation
If we stick with them, our economy will weaken, living standards will suffer and the electricity price advantage we once enjoyed will be even more of a distant memory.
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Toxic algal bloom may still be here in summer: Malinauskas
The South Australian premier announced he would match $14 million in federal funding to help deal with fallout from the marine catastrophe.
Clean energy rebound masks wind ‘disaster’
Clean energy capacity added into the grid doubled last year, but analysts say the figures mask stalled wind-farm construction amid soaring costs.
Gas is in as renewables industry adopts new playbook
In a detailed letter to its members, the Clean Energy Council says it must be realistic about gas and work harder to secure support for regional wind and solar projects.
We went diving into South Australia’s marine collapse
Thousands of sea creatures have died and washed up on the coastline in recent months, an ecological crisis that is now becoming a political issue.
‘Bailouts don’t cut it’: Coalition wants metals processing inquiry
Costly taxpayer-funded bailouts for smelters aren’t good enough, with action needed to tackle the underlying challenges, Coalition MPs say.
Court rules government has no duty to protect from climate change
The Federal Court has ruled the Commonwealth government does not have a duty of care over Torres Strait Islander people to protect them from climate change.
Solar farms forced to ‘switch off’ due to energy grid logjam
Delays to critical poles and wire projects will force some solar farms to shed more than two-thirds of the power they produce.
Australia loses top climate diplomat as COP bid on edge
The Albanese government has left a key diplomatic post vacant as it scrambles to secure hosting rights for a major UN climate summit next year.
Step up on energy rollout or lose out: industry’s warning
Faster approvals, smarter planning and efficient gas development rules should be on the table at the government’s productivity roundtable, Ai Group says.