Deal for ‘clean, reliable power’ despite gas shortfall
Another state has signed a federal renewable energy agreement, anticipating rising power demand in coming decades from new refineries and low-carbon industries.
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Ag ministers raise ‘serious’ concern over nuclear plans
There is too much uncertainty about how the federal opposition's nuclear reactor proposal would affect food production, the nation's agriculture ministers say.
Govt confident in power plant after explosion report
The Queensland government believes the state-owned operators of a power plant will do better after safety failings were revealed in a report on an explosion.
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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock
Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.
Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.
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A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns
Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.
Community batteries to help power thousands of homes
More than 400 shared batteries will join the national electricity grid after investments in 21 projects across all states and one territory.
Work begins to power up northern mineral riches
A power line stretching more than 800km will connect a mineral-rich northern area to the national electricity grid in a "transformative" project for the region.
Vow to fix issues as report faults power firm for blast
Queensland's government vows to fix issues that contributed to a power plant explosion after a draft report identified failings by its state-owned operator.
Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears
An expansion of a gas project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart has triggered fears it will lead to the destruction of hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.
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Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan
Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.
Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers
Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.
Google and CSIRO team up to solve solar surplus problem
Using more renewable energy could require faster and more reliable technology, according to Google's research arm is working with the CSIRO to create it.
‘Catastrophic’ power plant explosion avoidable: report
An explosion at a Queensland coal-fired power plant could have been avoided if safety measures were implemented at the station, a draft independent report says.
Solar panels paving the path to new recycling hub
One of Australia's biggest energy providers plans to establish a solar panel recycling facility in NSW that could turn old tech into new footpaths.
Nuclear ‘fantasy’ comes under scrutiny in parliament
An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".
Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body
The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.
‘Duttonheimer’: Qld protesters lash LNP’s nuclear plan
Protesters have rallied outside LNP headquarters in Brisbane against a nuclear future proposed by federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
‘Climate denialist’: former PM goes nuclear on Dutton
Paul Keating has described Peter Dutton as a 'peddler of danger' and says building nuclear plants undermines the work already done to establish renewables.
Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament
Heated debates over nuclear reactors, energy bills and the cost of living will ignite Parliament House as both houses return for the sitting week.
Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM
The prime minister is a "child in a man's body", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.
Middle East and Europe ‘exemplars’ for nuclear plan
Europe and the Middle East could provide a model for Australia to deploy nuclear energy but its development would be expensive, an advocate admits.
Nuclear conflict brews in coalition over renewables
Australians are being asked to choose between two options for the nation's energy future, but the coalition is already arguing internally over renewables.
Dutton goes nuclear in bid to blow open election race
Labor has blasted Peter Dutton's dream of powering Australia with nuclear energy as "economic insanity" but the mining lobby has backed the coalition's plan.
Following the money, not hot air, for more wind farms
Australia's green bank and international firms are generating more renewable energy projects, even as the political stoush over the nation's future warms up.
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Challenge worth $100m aims to lower solar energy cost
Australia will host a $100 million competition for innovators around the world to create ways to lower the cost of large-scale renewable energy.
Dutton’s nuclear reactor ‘over budget’ and a ‘joke’
Energy experts have cast doubt on the feasibility of Peter Dutton's nuclear policy, labelling one of the reactor options put forward as "irresponsible".
Nuclear and renewables to battle it out at election
As the federal election looms, competing energy policies will duke it out for Australians' favour after the opposition released its long-awaited nuclear plan.
States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions
As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight.
Nuclear policy a ‘death sentence’ for Indigenous land
Plans to build nuclear power plants will sever the connection of Indigenous people to sacred sites, elders have warned as the coalition policy faces backlash.
Conservationists welcome downsized NSW wind farm zone
The federal government has given the green light to a downsized offshore wind farm zone stretching along the NSW Illawarra coast, south of Sydney.