Renewables
Power bills drop $28 a year thanks to renewable policy, since dumped by the government
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has also downplayed a revolt from the states demanding more federal action on climate change.
- by Nicole Hasham
Latest
Renewables
Canberrans given opportunity to buy in to new community solar farm
Construction on the new farm is set to begin later next year. It is expected to generate enough energy to power 260 Canberra households.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
Electricity
'Taylor was sweating blood': States revolt at energy meeting
Energy Minister Angus Taylor faced a state backlash over fears his national regulated standard electricity price could increase energy costs.
- by Cole Latimer
Opinion
Opinion
Why Tony, Whyalla's still on the map ... and powering ahead
The steel town's future looks bright as British magnate Sanjeev Gupta promises to invest billions.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Education
'We can do anything': Women paving the way for ACT's renewable future
When 17-year old Elina Ulrich decided she wanted to be an electrician, she wasn’t going to let gender stereotypes get in her way.
- by Chloe Livadeas
Electricity
Survey finds solar panels can save you even more money
Almost one in three households report having problems with their solar panels but experiences are improving, a survey by Choice has found.
- by Peter Hannam
Renewables
'Fundamental': Major ambition gaps dog final days of climate talks
A major climate summit of more than 190 nations was set to run overtime as delegates struggled to narrow gaps on guidelines to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise aid for developing nations.
- by Peter Hannam
Electricity
Government not ruling out support for coal in mammoth energy boost
The government favours bidders with projects that can deliver reliable electricity.
- by David Crowe
Renewables
New Zealand rules out using 'Kyoto credits' for Paris, Australia shtum
New Zealand ruled out using carryover carbon credits to count against its Paris climate target, saying such moves would "make it even harder" for the world to meet the "critical" goal of reducing emissions.
- by Peter Hannam
Lithium
Coalition reveals plan to make lithium batteries 'in our own backyard'
Australia must not squander the “once-in-a-generation” opportunity presented by the booming demand for lithium-ion batteries, ministers say.
- by Nick Toscano
Renewables
NSW plans to supercharge pumped hydro
NSW government plans 24 new pumped hydro projects that would provide around half of the state's demand for electricity on the hottest days.
- by Cole Latimer