Energy
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Malcolm Turnbull was told gas plant shut down before South Australia blackoutDocuments show prime minister knew the failure of Torrens Island plant affected efforts to restart power before he made comments about renewables
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Scott Morrison jokes about coal theatrics with Ray Hadley – video2GB radio host praises treasurer’s brandishing of a lump of coal in question time
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Scott Morrison and Ray Hadley laugh about coal prop: 'Great stunt'Radio host tells treasurer he is a fan of stunts as Morrison explains he was trying to make a point about energy policy by holding up a lump of coal
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Turnbull ignored advice that renewable energy not to blame for SA blackoutsCoalition statements blaming the blackouts that hit South Australia last year on wind power were made despite official advice that storms were the cause
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There’s a long list of blame and shame for Australia’s threadbare climate and energy policy, but Turnbull’s party takes the cakeHard facts unmask the fiction behind Coalition's 'coal comeback'
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Queensland's electricity price spikes far worse than South Australia during 'crisis'Analysis shows spike in fossil fuel-dominated state’s wholesale spot price this year far eclipses that in SA in July 2016 which sparked calls for a national inquiry into renewable energy
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Australia swelters in heatwave and argues about energy futureAs records tumble on east coast, politicians debate the energy mix they need to combat climate change and ensure supply
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Electricity market operator denies being ‘asleep at the wheel’ during blackoutAustralian Energy Market Operator executive David Swift admitted to Senate committee there was an error in South Australia forecast
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Morrison and co are kneecapping my generation's future. And laughing about itA small opportunity to avoid a frightening world has been tossed away by this government and the lobbyists and financiers that they answer to
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Competition is failing in energy retail and it's hurting householdsIf governments want to make energy more affordable, making competition work for the community rather than the industry would be the sensible first step
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Silverton windfarm's output will be equal to taking 192,000 cars off the roadOnce it’s completed in 2018, the NSW site will produce enough electricity to power 137,000 houses
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Extreme heat brings health, fire and power cut warnings across south-eastern AustraliaStates from South Australia to Queensland prepare for temperatures above 40C as parliamentary inquiry examines power supply crisis
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Powershop reveals cash for renewable projects from customers who paid moreEnergy retailer raised $100,000 from customers, which will be given out as grants to community-owned energy projects
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Even Trump can't dismiss the success of renewablesNew US president may be forced to concede solar and wind’s huge potential for job creation and self sufficiency
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Why coal-fired power handouts would be an attack on climate and common senseThe evidence suggests the push for government help is an attempt to squeeze money out of unwise investments made at the end of the mining boom
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In Australia and the US, sound climate policy is being held hostage by vested interestsWe must shift away from a culture of politically motivated climate change denialism to an acceptance of the truly existential threat now facing humanity
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The environmental impact of coal and oilLetters: The Brent Spar campaign was entirely peaceful. And, far from accepting Shell could dump its oil tank at sea, we made them remove it
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Blackouts? What blackouts? How National Grid keeps the lights onA visit to the chief control centre in Berkshire reveals how solar and wind are keeping blackouts at bay … for now
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It seems Turnbull is basing his core political agenda for 2017 on a rare weather event. It’s a textbook definition of being buffeted by events rather than shaping themIs Malcolm Turnbull's priority really just keeping the lights on?
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Energy customers locked into a costly scheme who have no right to switchDistrict Heating is heralded as the way to a greener future. But, Anna Tims reports, it’s been rolled out without any regulation
Energy Australia boss says she fears bill shock for customers after heatwave