
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.
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.
Australia will host a $100 million competition for innovators around the world to create ways to lower the cost of large-scale renewable energy.
Energy experts have cast doubt on the feasibility of Peter Dutton's nuclear policy, labelling one of the reactor options put forward as "irresponsible".
As the federal election looms, competing energy policies will duke it out for Australians' favour after the opposition released its long-awaited nuclear plan.
As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight.
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.
The federal government has given the green light to a downsized offshore wind farm zone stretching along the NSW Illawarra coast, south of Sydney.
Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.
Incentivising households and landlords into renewable tech such as batteries and solar would save billions on large-scale infrastructure, a report says.
ANZ has rejected a complaint from Tiwi traditional owners who say the bank's funding of fossil fuel projects contribute to adverse human rights impacts.
More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.
The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.
Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.
Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.
The federal energy regulator's latest default market offer will see bills reduce for NSW and SA customers but a rise for those in Queensland.
Victoria's electricity regulator has shaved about $100 off the default offer for residential customers but some say it will do little to ease cost pressures.
A report has found nuclear energy would be significantly more expensive than renewables but the coalition has backed in plans for the power source
Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there's swift public investment.
A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years.
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
A parliamentary inquiry has ruled in favour of offshore petroleum tax changes but critics say Australians will still not get a fair return on their resources.
Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.
Upgrades are on track for producing ultra-low sulphur fuel suitable for the latest European and American cars, an Australian refiner says.
A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.
Australia could remove much more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions by using its natural advantages, a business leader argues.
Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.
Rio Tinto is on the hook for water use and what has been described as the biggest test of its reputation since the destruction of ancient Juukan Gorge shelters.
The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.
A blistering assessment of Australia's renewable energy investments has shocked attendees at a Brisbane solar event.