Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans
Households and small businesses will be warned if they are paying more than necessary under a reform designed to encourage more people switch plans.
energy and resource
alternative energy
economy, business and finance
energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
renewable energy
Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul
A shake up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where developments can be built and where they should be blocked.
alternative energy
energy
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
exports
politics (general)
regulatory policy and organisation
renewable energy
Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy
Offshore wind technology could give Australia's renewable energy a significant boost but projects are facing headwinds, both locally and abroad.
Wind farm axed after community, approval concerns
A wind farm proposal with 226 turbines spanning three regions will not go ahead after community feedback led to a state government scrapping the idea.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
exports
metal and mineral
natural resources
renewable energy
Australia risks losing green iron race after head start
Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.
Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green
Major reforms may be needed to wean some Australian industries off diesel and reduce its significant contribution to the nation's carbon emissions.
earnings
economy, business and finance
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
exports
finance (general)
metal and mineral
Iron ore giant’s profit falls, green energy vow stays
One of Australia's biggest mining companies says it will continue to pursue green iron and renewable energy projects as iron ore revenues dip.
Call to screw the cap on $11 billion diesel subsidy
More mining giants may clean up their operations if the government capped generous credits on diesel fuel and incentivised green projects, a report finds.
Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double
One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind.
Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy’s profit
Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.
Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts
Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.
Price floor sends rare earths shares through the roof
Shares in rare earths miners are soaring as the federal government indicates its support for a taxpayer-funded minimum price for the electronics ingredients.
Smelter rescue bolsters nation’s critical metals future
Catastrophe has been avoided with the bailout of two smelters, says a union that now urges governments to safeguard the nation's metal manufacturing capability.
Rivers of gold pour into Kalgoorlie for mining forum
Goldminers were beaming while uranium diggers ran for cover as mining's winners and losers took centre stage at a leading industry conference.
alternative energy
business (general)
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
exports
metal and mineral
mining
pollution
renewable energy
Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright
Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.
consumer goods
consumers
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental politics
politics (general)
renewable energy
1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy
Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.
alternative energy
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
exports
renewable energy
research
summit
Carbon price or climate failure: expert economist warns
Australia won't meet its renewable energy commitments without significant reforms but there's still time to redeem the situation, an expert warns.
electricity production and distribution
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
environmental politics
natural gas
nuclear policy
nuclear power
politics (general)
renewable energy
All energy costs rise but small nuclear most reactive
Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
exports
politics (general)
renewable energy
UN urges Australia to lead global renewable energy race
Australia should set bolder targets to cut pollution and produce renewable energy, the UN says, to secure green exports and avoid further climate harm.
EU targets Russia’s energy revenue with new sanctions
The European Union has approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap to choke Moscow's oil revenues.
consumers
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
lifestyle (house and home)
renewable energy
research
research and development
Wanted: 10,000 households to plug in to energy research
From households fitted with solar panels to electric car drivers and business operators, a new research centre aims to model nationwide trends in energy use.
Heavy-hitter urges return of ‘world’s best’ carbon tax
One of the nation's most prominent economists says Australia should not have scrapped its carbon tax, but there are other ways to take action on climate.
alternative energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
regulatory policy and organisation
renewable energy
Food bowl put ahead of coal with mine proposal rejected
A state government has been accused of sending "mixed signals" after rejecting a proposed coal mine in a major food bowl.
alternative energy
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
regulatory policy and organisation
renewable energy
Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive
Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.
Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas
It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.
Multi-billion dollar green hydrogen project evaporates
The largest green hydrogen project planned in Australia will not go ahead after funding within an international consortium collapsed.
Blowtorch on gas market as report pumps for investment
Regulations on how Australia's gas market is run will be placed under review as the federal government looks to shore up the domestic market.
Lower energy use just the beginning for retail giant
Lower energy prices might make its way into the Bunnings catch-phrase as the retailer looks to fast-track the decarbonisation of its services.
‘Temu version’: opposition lashes visionless budget
A state opposition leader has promised to extend land tax concessions indefinitely after calling the government's budget a cheaper version of his party's ideas.
diesel fuel
energy and resource
environmental issue
exports
renewable energy
waterway and maritime transport
Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping
Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.
Regional students to capture the sun in science program
Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.