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- Permits for two renewable energy projects in regional Victoria have been approved despite community opposition.
- Thousands of dollars cut from WA home battery rebate scheme Wed, 4 Jun 25, 2:02pmThe WA government is forced to deny accusations of a backflip and a broken election promise after revealing a raft of changes to its home battery installation rebate.
- NSW has its first 'urban renewable energy zone'. So, how does it work? Sat, 24 May 25, 9:17amThe NSW government has launched a new approach to renewable energy in the Illawarra, pitching the region as the state's first "urban renewable energy zone".
- Farmers may lock the gate on renewables in Victoria Tue, 20 May 25, 11:59amProducers in the path of proposed renewables projects vow to keep developers out, as the state government pushes forward with its green energy transition.
- Farmers may lock gate as Victorian renewables push ploughs ahead Tue, 20 May 25, 11:59amProducers in the path of proposed renewables projects vow to keep developers out, as the state government pushes forward with its green energy transition.
- Thousands of power poles make the potential for EV charging limitless Wed, 14 May 25, 4:56amA lack of charging infrastructure across the country is often cited as a barrier to the transition to electric vehicles. But soon, EV charging could be a simple as finding a car park.
- Half of households prepared to spend $8,000 on energy upgrades Wed, 14 May 25, 12:06amUp-front costs are a hurdle to many households making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, a report suggests, but confusion is also a major deterrent.
- Solar uptake a clue to why Australians chose batteries over nuclear Tue, 6 May 25, 4:44amAustralian voters have overwhelmingly chosen household batteries over nuclear, rejecting the Coalition's anti-renewables agenda.
- Sea of solar gives a clue why Australians chose batteries over nuclear Tue, 6 May 25, 4:44amAustralian voters have overwhelmingly chosen household batteries over nuclear, rejecting the Coalition's anti-renewables agenda.
- There’s never been a better time for NSW unit owners to look towards the sun Tue, 29 Apr 25, 5:14amApartment owners across the state can now access government grants to offset half the cost of new rooftop solar systems, filling in a major gap in coverage on units.
- Your guide to the energy divide at the federal election Sun, 20 Apr 25, 5:02amNuclear? Renewables? Gas? Coal? And what about emissions targets? What the two major parties are offering on energy at this election.
- Could the Coalition's plans spell the end of this 240km electricity link? Fri, 11 Apr 25, 5:49amDespite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.
- 'It split the town': Australia grappling with wind farms and social licence Thu, 10 Apr 25, 5:42amAs Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies...
- As renewable surge continues, regions face 'social licence' balancing act Thu, 10 Apr 25, 5:42amAs Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies...
- In the debate between renewables and nuclear, some say it's 'game over' Thu, 10 Apr 25, 6:42amWhile experts weigh in on the great energy debate, one builder says the industry has already made up its mind.