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- Closure of coal plants won't lead to blackouts, says market operator, as batteries and gas shore up supply Tue, 31 Aug 21, 12:06amThe company that manages Australia's electricity markets is no longer warning the closure of coal-fired power stations could lead to blackouts, as battery storage and gas power have shored-up supply.
- Closure of coal plants won't lead to blackouts, says market operator, as batteries and gas shore-up supply Tue, 31 Aug 21, 12:06amThe company that manages Australia's electricity markets is no longer warning the closure of coal-fired power stations could lead to blackouts, as battery storage and gas power have shored-up supply.
- Money for coal? The battle over the future of the National Electricity Market Thu, 26 Aug 21, 6:27pmFederal energy minister Angus Taylor is battling to get support from the states and territories for his plan to get electricity retailers to pay coal and gas-fired power generators to keep operating.
- Solar blueprint - Steph Unwin Thu, 26 Aug 21, 1:59pm
- Solar Blueprint - Screen Thu, 26 Aug 21, 1:59pm
- Solar blueprint - Irene Barker Thu, 26 Aug 21, 1:59pm
- Solar blueprint - Duck curve Thu, 26 Aug 21, 1:59pm
- Solar blueprint - Solar drone 1 Thu, 26 Aug 21, 1:59pm
- Solar justice Mon, 7 Jun 21, 1:15pmRooftop solar has been one of the brighter spots in the chequered history of Australia’s climate and energy policy. But despite our national success, issues have arisen with respect to equity, access, and fairness. To date,...
- Do we really need a new gas power plant? Thu, 20 May 21, 4:00amIt started with an ultimatum, and it's ending in a new gas-fired power plant. The Government is making the case for the new project at Kurri Kurri, in the NSW Hunter region. In fact, they're so sold on the idea, they're stumping...
- We now know what Scott Morrison thinks about climate change action. But what about Australian voters? Thu, 29 Apr 21, 9:06amWith President Biden's virtual summit last week, the focus is on Scott Morrison's views on climate action. But, when it comes to who will determine the future of climate policy, it's voters’ views that are most important....
- Mining our way to net zero Tue, 27 Apr 21, 4:00amThere's an uncomfortable reality about reaching net zero that's not often discussed. It's that getting there might mean a whole lot more environmentally challenging mining. At a virtual summit of leaders last week, everyone...
- Are we replacing coal power fast enough? Thu, 8 Apr 21, 4:00amAustralia's coal fired power plants are on borrowed time. The Northern power plant at Port Augusta in South Australia was reduced to rubble in 2017, and Hazelwood in Victoria's LaTrobe Valley went the same way last year. Next...
- Labor backs away from renewable targets Mon, 16 Sep 19, 8:20amWith Labor reviewing its policies in the wake of its recent election loss, it's looking likely the Opposition will alter its 45 per cent renewable energy target.
- What does climate strategy have to do with eating fresh and local? Fri, 29 Nov 19, 5:30amBrighton Council has chosen to take 82 actions to reduce the impact of climate change. What are some of them?