Aussie university joins $230m future materials project
Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil, gas facilities
Ukraine has struck Russia with 70 drones, Moscow says, triggering fire at an oil refinery as Kyiv says it also targeted a gas processing plant.
Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project
A transmission project in one of the most rugged parts of the world is a "litmus test" for whether a state government can stop jobs going offshore, an MP says.
Activist ‘not sorry’ on foiled Woodside protest
A climate activist involved in a foiled plan to protest at Woodside's boss's home says he didn't cross the line and protesters should pursue company bosses.
Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households
Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.
Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs
Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.
Ageing ‘coal clunkers’ posing power outage risk
Many of the nation's coal power generators are more than four decades old and posing reliability risks, analysis suggests.
Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions
Australia's aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of tax credits to help emissions-intensive smelters convert to cleaner sources of energy.
Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan
Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.
Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl
A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.
Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall
Federal Labor has been urged to reverse "anti-gas policies" with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.
Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes
Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.
Coalition insists nuclear plan won’t blow up economy
The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.
AGL weighs appeal of ‘significant’ $25m court penalty
An energy retailer is deciding whether to appeal a record court-imposed penalty in a case brought by the regulator for overcharging customers on welfare.
Halfway there: Australia on track for renewable goal
If current momentum gained in the six months is sustained then Australia can reach its 2030 renewable energy target, think tank research suggests.
Woodside gas project given WA environmental approval
After six years of assessment and hundreds of appeals against it, a massive Woodside gas project has been given WA environmental approval to operate until 2070.
Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear
The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.
Coalition unveils nuclear energy policy with renewables
Renewable energy will still make up the majority of Australia's energy grid by 2050 but be firmed up by nuclear power under a controversial coalition plan.
PM rubbishes Dutton’s nuclear energy plan as ‘farcical’
Anthony Albanese has poured scorn on Peter Dutton's "farcical" nuclear plan and questioned the Liberal leader's claim it would lead to cheaper energy.
Growing backlog as green tape chokes energy investment
A group of developers has warned of significant delays to the renewable energy needed to power Australian homes and businesses as green tape chokes investment.
Work on ‘safe’ nuclear reactors from day one of victory
A warning it will take "decades" to make coal sites safe for nuclear reactors has been dismissed as polling shows staunch opposition from women voters.
PM’s wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell
Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.
Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told
A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.
Power couple: green energy, gas giant bet on renewables
A renewable energy company with global backers will be launched to take on top tier rivals, despite a looming political threat to clean energy investment.
Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks
Companies who import electronic goods to Australia should be forced to register and recycle their batteries, an expert says, to address growing fire risks.
Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port
An energy project combining cyclone-busting solar panels and a big battery has been built in the Pilbara region to decarbonise iron ore port operations.
Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs
Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found.
Sky’s the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel
Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.
East coast swelters through hottest day in years
Australians are sweating through a major heatwave, while the energy regulator scrambles to keep the lights on.
Power plants warning as mass blackout scare loses heat
Public servants, big businesses and everyday folk have saved the day by turning off non-essential electricity during a major heatwave.
Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power
Australia could have nuclear power reactors operating within 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the nation follows the Middle East rather than Europe.