Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
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Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns
Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.
Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to US economic threat
The US warns it's going to hit Iran with "the toughest sanctions in history" and will collapse its regime, which Tehran says will bring a "crushing" reaction.
No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters
Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.
Power prices fall but risks remain for life after coal
Renewable energy and batteries are pushing down wholesale power prices but a report warns they could rise again when coal-fired plants power down.
Hot out the oven: green iron trial produces first metal
One of Australia's first green iron projects has reached a milestone, producing molten metal from an electric furnace for the first time.
AI powers growing threat to Australia’s energy networks
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
Electric trucks could deliver a billion-dollar payload
Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.
Electric switch could save public hospitals millions
Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.
Labor backs ‘strong’ fuel supply as petrol prices bite
Drivers continue to feel the pinch at the bowser despite strong national fuel supplies, as the ongoing volatile war in Iran drags on.
Australia’s biggest polluters to face emissions review
Regulations that limit emissions from Australia's biggest polluters will come under scrutiny in a review that could reshape the scheme.
Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times
Australian consumers are facing 'volatile' conditions, a regulator has warned, and may need stronger protections against harm.
Power play: national law could curb data centre demands
Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level.
Sales surge: electric, hybrid cars drive vehicle record
Electric and hybrid vehicles made up almost half of all new cars sold in July as Australian motorists turned away from rising fuel prices.
Accidental export: Aussie green iron tech goes global
An Australian made machine that can boost the quality of iron ore without using water is ready to be shipped to the US after word of its creation spread.
Not too big, not too small: $100m to plug renewable gap
More small or medium-sized renewable energy projects could win loans as part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to address a gap in Australia's energy plans.
Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels
Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.
Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in
One state is prepared to charge ahead with a tax on electric vehicle drivers unless the federal government introduces a national scheme.
Power struggle: data centre energy rules spark concerns
Future data centre proposals may need to come with renewable energy plans but not all governments or organisations agree with the change.
Half-price power: record renewables push prices down
Wholesale energy prices have fallen by more than 60 per cent in one state, powered by growing use of wind farms, solar panels and batteries.
‘Easier to target’: water, power firms face rising risk
Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.
‘Build resilience’: refinery touted but discount to end
A study will examine locations for what would be the first refinery to be built in Australia since the 1960s, as a cut to the fuel excise is set to end.
Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom
Australia's growing number of large-scale data centres must be powered by renewable energy, groups say, or they risk raising power prices for all users.
Battery storage shields Australian households from global energy price shock
While households in Europe and Japan face soaring power bills from the global energy crisis, new IEA data shows Australian electricity prices have fallen thanks to battery storage and renewables, cost-of-living relief that many other economies simply aren't getting.
One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
Energy rollercoaster: Australian bills to fall and rise
Australian households can expect lower electricity costs in the coming years, a report says, but they shouldn't get used to them.
Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks
A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.
Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite
It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.
Big grants for small manufacturers making green changes
Small Aussie companies who make products for everything from breweries to construction firms could get help to reduce their fossil fuel use.
Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out
Electric prime movers built in Australia are finally ready for the road and they could change the way goods move from A to B.
Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks
Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.