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- Grid 'not ready' for coal plant's closure as AEMO warns of blackout risk Mon, 1 Dec 25, 8:35amThe energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.
- Energy grid not ready for Eraring coal plant's closure, AEMO says Mon, 1 Dec 25, 8:35amThe energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.
- Who gets free power — and who misses out — under the new energy offer Tue, 4 Nov 25, 3:14pmThe federal government says its new Solar Sharer scheme will also benefit Australians who aren't able to access it, but some experts are hesitant to agree.
- Australian households to get free electricity three hours a day Mon, 3 Nov 25, 10:30pmSaying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, the federal government will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
- Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day Mon, 3 Nov 25, 10:30pmSaying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
- Solar farm approved in weeks shows how renewables rollout could speed up Tue, 29 Jul 25, 3:09pmThe approval of a solar farm in just 30 business days is an example of how the renewables rollout could be sped up if Australia's ageing environment laws were rewritten, the government says.
- A solar farm approved in weeks shows how renewables rollout could be sped up Tue, 29 Jul 25, 3:09pmThe approval of a solar farm in just 30 business days is an example of how the renewables rollout could be sped up if Australia's ageing environment laws were rewritten, the government says.
- The government wants a future 'made in Australia'. The productivity commissioner isn't convinced Thu, 25 Apr 24, 5:00amWhile Anthony Albanese says we're in a "race for jobs" with other countries offering big government subsidies and can't afford to be "left behind", Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood isn't sure it's a race we should...
- We fact checked Dick Smith on whether a country can run entirely on renewables. Here's what we found Fri, 22 Mar 24, 8:10amEntrepreneur Dick Smith says no country has ever been able to run on renewables, labelling the idea "impossible". What do they experts say?
- Rooftop solar, smart appliances increasing risk of cyber attack on Australia's power grid Mon, 14 Mar 22, 1:06pmThe widespread adoption of rooftop solar panels and smart appliances is increasing the risk of cyber attacks on Australia's electricity grid that could cripple the economy, experts warn.
- Will you tackle this week's news quiz like it's a mission to a remote asteroid? Fri, 23 Oct 20, 9:01amWill you tackle this week's news quiz like it's a mission to a remote asteroid — or will we have to mute your microphone from now on?
- Renewables criticised for lack of jobs as Collinsville locals look to a return to coal Thu, 27 Aug 20, 9:31amA proposal for new coal generation will be scrutinised thanks to a Federal Government grant, with the support of most Collinsville locals.
- Could smaller nuclear reactors be a possible energy source for Queensland? Wed, 22 Apr 20, 6:21amThe debate over nuclear technology is a controversial one, yet many leaders in the field believe it's time for an open and calm discussion about the energy alternative.
- Nationals to call for final energy policy solution Wed, 6 Sep 17, 5:12pmThe National Party membership will use its federal conference this weekend to pressure politicians to finalise energy policy, and to push for more coal-fired power stations in regional areas.
- Nationals to call for urgent action on energy at conference Wed, 6 Sep 17, 5:12pmThe National Party membership will use its federal conference this weekend to call for an end to the energy policy vacuum, with more 'clean' coal-fired power stations in regional areas.
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