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- Business Council changes position on climate outlook, pushes for ambitious carbon targets Sat, 9 Oct 21, 2:27pmA new report by the Business Council of Australia predicts an $890 billion boost to economic activity and the creation of 195,000 jobs over the next five decades as a result of dramatically cutting carbon emissions.
- Business Council of Australia reverses position, calling for ambitious short-term carbon emissions reduction target Sat, 9 Oct 21, 2:27pmA new report by the Business Council of Australia predicts an $890 billion boost to economic activity and the creation of 195,000 jobs over the next five decades as a result of dramatically cutting carbon emissions.
- Outback town powers towards renewable future with $80m battery plan Fri, 24 Sep 21, 5:57pmIn a leap forward for the renewable energy sector and the environment, an $80 million deal to build a gigantic grid-scale battery near Broken Hill moves closer to completion.
- Millions raised to lift clean energy firm's 'hot block' production Tue, 3 Aug 21, 12:34pmA Newcastle factory creating thermal energy storage blocks has raised $8 million to expand production and boost exports to Europe and the United States.
- Community helps power up work on the Shoalhaven's first solar farm Sat, 24 Jul 21, 3:11pmThe Shoalhaven will soon have an 8,000-panel solar farm which will generate enough energy to power 12,000 homes per year.
- You could soon be charged a fee if you want to sell your solar power to the grid Wed, 28 Apr 21, 4:04pmThousands of Australian households have installed solar panels to save on power bills – but a controversial proposal that would enable energy companies to charge solar panel owners to export their own electricity could...
- Expert warns proposal to charge households with solar panels to export electricity will kill demand Wed, 28 Apr 21, 4:04pmThousands of Australian households have installed solar panels to save on power bills – but a controversial proposal that would enable energy companies to charge solar panel owners to export their own electricity could...
- How a proposed solar tariff may lead to an 'energy death spiral' Tue, 30 Mar 21, 6:00amAustralians were recently told they could soon be charged for helping to cope with electricity "traffic jams" when they export solar to the grid. What are these jams and is charging owners the only solution?
- Is it fair to ask solar owners to pay for exporting power? Here are some other solutions Tue, 30 Mar 21, 6:00amAustralians were recently told they could soon be charged for helping to cope with electricity "traffic jams" when they export solar to the grid. What are these jams and is charging owners the only solution?
- More than a pipe dream? 100% renewable electricity. Sun, 13 Oct 19, 2:00amIs the ACT Australia's star performer when it comes to renewables?
- Wind and solar to produce ammonia for export Tue, 10 Nov 20, 9:35amAmmonia to be produced from renewable energy proposal
- Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How on earth did they do it? Fri, 26 Feb 21, 5:00amLast year, renewables provided a whopping 60 per cent of South Australia's electricity supplies. The remarkable progress came as national climate policy was gripped by paralysis. So how did it happen?
- World Solar Challenge charges ahead amid fear COVID speedbump could reroute overseas teams Wed, 13 Jan 21, 9:52amTeams from 15 countries are tuning their cars for this year's race through the Australian outback — but there's concern not all contenders will make it to the start grid in October.
- How renovations can boost your energy rating Tue, 5 Jan 21, 6:08pmThousands of Australians have renovated during the pandemic. CSIRO building experts say it's also a perfect time to lift home energy ratings.
- Drone law changes would save graziers thousands Thu, 19 Dec 19, 6:18amNew drone technology could save graziers thousands of dollars a year but they want CASA to ease regulations first.