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- Amid swirling debate among conservative politicians over decarbonisation, energy bosses have warned against turning away from net zero despite cost pressures.
- Why Canberrans won't get free power under the proposed Solar Share scheme Sun, 9 Nov 25, 8:13amBecause the federal governments proposed Solar Sharer scheme has been launched to apply to the Australian Energy Regulator, which doesn't cover the ACT, it won't be offered in the nation's capital.
- 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.
- How cheap, widespread power from the sun could overshadow solar farms Sun, 19 Oct 25, 7:39amAustralia's renewable energy push has resulted in a surge in household solar power. But what does that mean for private solar farms?
- Energy firms complete UK’s first ‘hydrogen blending’ trial to power grid Mon, 13 Oct 25, 10:01amA 2% blend of low-carbon gas injected into gas grid to fuel Brigg power station in North Lincolnshire is a UK first
- 'Extension cord to nowhere' looms large as Australia’s energy transition evolves Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Energy transition in flux amid struggle to build major power arteries Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Revised transmission line corridor shocks regional community Fri, 3 Oct 25, 8:36amProperty owners in the path of a proposed new route for the New England renewable energy zone corridor fear their land values will plummet.
- UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain Mon, 15 Sep 25, 3:00pmAgreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checks
- Just 13pc of rooftop solar capacity realised, advocates say Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Push to unlock rooftop solar potential as race to net zero continues Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables Wed, 13 Aug 25, 9:50pmFOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’
- UK electricity firms leak oil underground in ‘huge problem for environment’ Wed, 13 Aug 25, 9:50pmMillions of litres of oil has seeped into soil and watercourses from ageing fluid-filled cables over past 15 years