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The driest year since 1934 in Tasmania's catchments has forced the state-owned hydro-electricity generating company to scale back generation, with the aim of conserving water.

Household batteries could form part of a plan to make electricity cheaper for low- to middle-income earners before the next election.

Household batteries could form part of a plan to make electricity cheaper for low- to middle-income earners before the next election.

A remarkable first for coal power in Australia gave the beleaguered industry hope recently. But news this week might have snuffed it out again.

Soaring power bills and plunging incentives for excess solar power are pushing more Australian households into installing home energy storage. Yet these batteries are still very expensive and don't stack up for many.

Soaring power bills and plunging incentives for excess solar power are pushing more Australian households into installing home energy storage. Yet these batteries are still very expensive and don't stack up for many.

Solar businesses across the country are owed millions of dollars for work they have done as part of Australia's flagship green power scheme. But it's not customers owing them money. It's the middlemen, sitting at the heart...

Solar businesses across the country are owed millions of dollars for work they have done as part of Australia's flagship green power scheme. But it's not customers owing them money. It's the middlemen, sitting at the heart...

Solar businesses across the country are owed millions of dollars for work they have done as part of Australia's flagship green power scheme. But it's not customers owing them money. It's the middlemen, sitting at the heart...

Across the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.

Across the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.

We examined approved and proposed projects under federal environment legislation to look at how much koala habitat is being slated for destruction across several industries.

California, known for palm tree-lined boulevards and the iconic Hollywood hills, is adding another claim to fame: renewable energy. And the Golden State could offer a glimpse into the crystal ball of Australia's energy future.

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.