Energy security
Millions fewer Australians to drive electric cars or have rooftop solar under Dutton’s vision
Dutton’s $331 billion plan hinges on running coal plants for potentially decades longer than current forecasts and building the first nuclear plant by 2037.
- by Mike Foley and Paul Sakkal
Latest
Two stars out of 10: Why most Australian homes are poorly heated
Homes built before 2003 are typically inefficient, leading to higher energy bills and increased greenhouse emissions. But experts say there are simple things you can do.
- by Bianca Hall
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Nuclear energy
Coalition moves to calm investors spooked by nuclear pitch
The opposition’s energy spokesman will attempt to reassure clean-energy businesses that the Coalition sees a central role for wind and solar power after comments by the Nationals leader rattled the industry.
- by Paul Sakkal and Mike Foley
Draft report finds broader failures behind Qld coal plant explosion
The state will now appoint special advisors to the government-owned operator of the Callide power station, CS Energy, amid a review of all its power generators.
- by Matt Dennien
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.
- by David Crowe
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Nuclear energy
Voters split on nuclear but most see renewables as way forward
Many Australians are willing to consider nuclear power even if they are not sure, raising the stakes for Labor and the Coalition in an election fight on energy.
- by David Crowe
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Nuclear energy
Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans
Concerns over political risk have slowed the opposition energy plan, casting doubt on the Coalition’s previous aim of announcing six possible nuclear sites before the May budget.
- by Paul Sakkal
Ageing Victorian energy network faces fresh inquiry after blackouts
Victoria’s opposition is gathering support for an inquiry into the state’s ageing electricity infrastructure after transmission lines came down and half a million homes lost power in heavy winds.
- by Annika Smethurst and Broede Carmody
Blindsided: The crash that rocked boardrooms and Australia’s wealthy investors
Nickel was a rising star of Australia’s battery-driven green energy mining boom, but then events in Indonesia changed everything.
- by Simon Johanson and Colin Kruger
Updated
Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine desperate for Australian coal to avoid Russia-caused blackouts
Kyiv has made a fresh plea for a shipment of Australian coal amid fears of major blackouts as Russia targets Ukraine’s energy supply.
- by Rob Harris
Oil prices rise on Middle East tensions as US, UK launch Houthi airstrikes
Analysts at Westpac believe oil prices could rise more still as the airstrikes against the Yemeni rebel group continue.
- by Yongchang Chin
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