War of words as energy crisis heats up
Energy market expert dismisses Daniel Andrews’s claim that renewable energy is ‘more reliable’ than coal.
Energy
Joyce urges PM to back power plant
Nationals MPs say a new coal-fired power station in central Queensland is vital to support the state’s manufacturing sector.
Renewables ‘cheaper than coal’
Anthony Albanese has rejected the need for a new coal-fired power station to be built in Australia.
Nuclear answer to burning problems
As the drought in Australia drags on and bushfires burn out of control, we continue to ignore a compelling solution to both.
Australian coal exports set to keep rising
Coal exports are tipped to defy the global climate policy push, climbing to satisfy Asian demands for the fossil fuel.
Billionaire wants to buy struggling smelter
After rescuing Whyalla steelworks, Sanjeev Gupta is in talks to buy Portland’s aluminium smelter.
Renewables can sustain industry: Albo
Anthony Albanese says industry could stay viable and expand on the back of renewables.
Victoria shamed by Queensland power play
Queenland’s Premier is showing just what a mess her Labor counterpart’s green-chasing energy policy is in Victoria.
Energy Minister backs tech to tackle emissions
Energy Minister Angus Taylor declares Australia is ‘committed to the Paris Agreement’.
Nation’s climate ideology ‘just nuts’
Malcolm Turnbull laments the approach to climate change, describing it as ‘irrational’ as the PM defends his policies.
Aurtra secures $2m to reshape energy market
Energy infratech start-up Aurtra has locked in a $2m oversubscribed seed round.
Carbon offset plan dumped
WA’s environmental regulator has dumped a controversial plan demanding companies fully offset their carbon emissions.
Cheaper power on the way
Household power prices are set to fall by 7 per cent by 2022 as green subsidies are wound up and renewables enter the grid.
Caltex rejects Couche-Tard bid
Caltex has rejected a $8.6bn takeover bid by Canada’s Couche-Tard but left the door open for a better offer.
Graziers take Palmer coal mine fight to court
Conservationists have launched a court battle against Clive Palmer’s proposed Queensland coal mine.
Exxon drops Vic gas plan
Oil giant ExxonMobil has canned the development of a $100m gas import terminal in Victoria.
Climate goalposts have moved
Climate science says we’re racing to a tipping point that demands massive changes from business and the economy.
Public warms to nuclear power
Research shows the Australian public are changing their attitudes to nuclear power as pressure grows for low-emissions energy.
Mining CEO lashes Labor after layoffs
One of Queensland’s top mining bosses has slammed Labor over the layoff of 150 workers.
Time to amp up battery technology
Stationary power storage isn’t as sexy as solar and wind but it’s a crucial part of the clean energy equation.
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