SA’s expected energy demand sparks industry alert
Serious concerns have been raised over SA’s baseload power capacity as the state braces for “unimaginable” increases in electricity demand over the next decade.
Climate Change
Rival states ‘not playing fair’ in renewables rollout
South Australia has grand plans to develop a major green energy industry, accusing the national operator of failing to deliver modelling to match its ambition.
‘We need’: Albo’s call on controversial target
While touring farming communities hit by some of the driest conditions on record, the PM called for an end to a “pretty pointless” political debate.
Bowen accused of hiding carbon tariff
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has been accused of wanting to “follow Donald Trump’s lead” after he refused to rule out a carbon tariff on high-emitting imports.
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Greenies cop flak over cyclone ‘propaganda’ claim
Queensland coal king Nick Jorss has accused the Climate Council of using the impending arrival of Cyclone Alfred in Brisbane to fuel political propaganda.
Cyclone Alfred exposes key Aussie issue
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has exposed a major issue millions of Australians face as it looms ever closer to the east coast.
Foreign investor snaps up Australia’s largest sheep station
A famed West Australian sheep station once eyed off by Andrew Forrest for a renewable energy project will stay in sheep production under its new owners.
Risks mounting for ‘likely’ Victorian energy crisis
Victoria is likely going to have to burn coal for longer and endure a gas shortage, says a new report commissioned by the state Labor government.
Jilted offshore power developer slams government rejection
An offshore windpower developer rejected for a licence says it is mystified why its project wasn’t supported and its efforts to engage with the federal minister have gone largely unanswered.
Lynas boss casts doubt on Trump-Ukraine deal
Amanda Lacaze says if the US wants to secure rare earths supply, they should buy from Lynas rather than continue with “thought bubble” solutions.
New survey shows overwhelming support for renewables
Despite finding massive support for renewables, a new Clean Energy Council report indicated energy is low down on voters’ priority lists.
Trump ‘won’t stop’ investment in Aus agriculture
Donald Trump might be trying to “de-woke the world” on issues like climate change, but a key ag leader says he’s unlikely to halt investment into Australian regenerative farming.
Aussie tech titans double down on green energy push
Top tech entrepreneurs are rallying together to power the ‘energy renaissance’ as Donald Trump winds back projects aimed at tackling climate change, branding it the ‘green new scam’.
Power move: global giant strikes Brisbane mega battery deal
The world’s largest independent commodities trading house has for the first time struck a deal to take energy from an Australian battery project.
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