A Victorian government scheme designed to fast-track renewable projects is leaving those wanting to appeal approvals with limited options for recourse.
At least one solar project has been put on hold indefinitely, as some energy investors grow nervous over whether renewables will still be supported under the Coalition's nuclear proposal.
For a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states. Now Ron Ben-David is alarmed by the rise of complex, and often punishing, power tariffs.
For a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states. Now Ron Ben-David is alarmed by the rise of complex, and often punishing, power tariffs.
Renewable energy provides the cheapest source of new energy for Australia, a new draft report from the CSIRO and energy market operator has found.
The race towards to a clean energy future is driving a momentous increase in demand for critical minerals. But just what those minerals are in Australia is up for debate — and it will have a major impact on the future...
The NSW government is currently in talks with Origin about using taxpayer subsidies to extend the life of the plant in the state's Hunter region. It follows a review that found the state should discuss delaying the plant's...
Chris Bowen's comments follow warnings from the Australian Energy Market Operator that a hot and dry summer will put Victoria and South Australia at "elevated" risk of blackouts.
WA is facing a potential power shortfall over the coming decade amid the transition to renewables, leading the government to keep the Muja coal-fired power station operating longer than planned.
A prominent energy expert joins landholders in calling for the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Victorian government to scrap plans to build the controversial VNI West transmission line and Western Renewables Link.
A prominent energy expert joins landholders in calling for the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Victorian government to scrap plans to build the controversial VNI West transmission line and Western Renewables Link.
When Steven Secker's hot water heater broke, the pensioner was backed into a corner. Amid a growing push for households to electrify their appliances and move away from gas, social services warn people like Mr Secker could...
The tech billionaire claims control of the controversial solar export project, winning a bidding war after falling out with his former project partner, Andrew Forrest.
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes claims control of the controversial Sun Cable solar export project, winning a bidding war after falling out with his former project partner, Andrew Forrest.
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes claims control of the controversial Sun Cable solar export project, winning a bidding war with his former project partner, Andrew Forrest.
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