Turnbull Coalition needs to move beyond the “delay” mantra of its favourite advisors. The overwhelming impression at these talks – amongst observers, environmental groups, and even among the heavily represented business lobby, is that the Australian government still does not “get it.”
The Paris Agreement on climate change has gone beyond what most people thought possible, and writes in 1.5C as a future target. Business groups, politicians and green NGOs said it signalled the end of the fossil fuel area, and a major signal to invest in renewable energy.
Tony Abbott’s legacy has left Australia at the margins of a big push for an ambitious outcome at Paris climate talks; the plunging coal market threatens to do the same to its economy. Meanwhile, France proposes an “indaba solution” in bold move to conclude climate talks.
AGL Energy chief says rooftop solar, battery storage, and the “internet of things” will redefine the energy market and change business models – he’s just not sure what to, yet. Andrew Vesey speaks of “virtual power plants” that may replace large generators, but is not convinced he needs to follow international utilities and split assets.
Key COP Coalition emerges pushing for strong ambition at climate talks; new Paris text dodges tough questions; Australia signs up for international carbon market grouping, and wins a fossil of the day award.
There is now unprecedented momentum towards participating in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It’s unstoppable now.
Five months after the Abbott-led Coalition effectively banned the CEFC from investing in wind energy projects, it has committed $67m to the Ararat wind farm in Victoria.
Sales of Tesla Powerwall begin in Australia as the first authorised resellers of the 7kWh battery are announced and launch their offers.
Just as Adani’s demand of Turnbull is ham-fisted, his sense of timing is symptomatic of why the project is in deep, deep trouble.
NSW Renewable Energy Action Plan Annual Report reveals 12 of 24 goals completed, nine more progressed. NSW now generates more electricity from solar than from the Snowy Hydro Scheme.
With the much anticipated release of the Innovation Statement yesterday, what implications does it have for Australia’s fledgling clean energy start-up sector?
The reputation risk that flows from an association with pollution has become increasingly relevant for corporations amid growing public awareness of climate change.
Accredited journalists were kicked out of a sparsely attended climate denial conference hosted by the US oil-and tobacco-funded Heartland Institute today in Paris.
NRG Energy’s David Crane to step down as president and CEO, after driving a shift to customer empowerment and distributed energy.
IEA chief Fatih Birol says current low oil and coal prices provides “fertile ground” for the phase-out of $500bn a year fossil fuel subsidies.
