Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Author at Renew Economy

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Contributor

Journalist covering technology, transport, AI and renewable energy at AAP

Electrification

Electrifying homes and cars can save $5,000 a year, but households confused by policy “mixed messages”
More than 30 organisations urge federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 14, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Hitting climate goals means no coal power, and no new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, report finds
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 14, 2026

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Climate

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties – and the Sunshine State is on the front line
Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 11, 2026

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Smart Energy

Households tipped to spend $85 billion on energy upgrades, but renters and young Australians could miss out
Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 9, 2026

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Climate

“Bloody dangerous territory:” World on track to exceed 1.5°C warming
Earth is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of warming within years, the United Nations has warned, exposing communities to more extreme weather.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 2, 2026

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“New questions,” as review finds short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution
Australia’s carbon credit scheme is working, according to a review, but some of the nation’s biggest polluters have become its biggest customers.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 2, 2026

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Climate

Solar and wind lead emissions falls, EVs pitch in – but bigger cuts needed to meet climate target
Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 28, 2026

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Electrification

Electrification: Push to make landlords pay gas bills as renters slugged with inflated network charges
Australian renters are being slugged almost $440m a year to stay connected to gas, analysis shows, even though landlords control whether properties remain on the network.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 28, 2026

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Policy & Planning

As some businesses boom, rebate-fulled “solar coaster” is not as kind to others
Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 26, 2026

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Renewables

Ditching diesel for renewables could save Pacific nations nearly $1 billion a year, study finds
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 25, 2026

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Climate

Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns
Tougher rules to protect Australia’s environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 21, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Safeguard will short-change climate targets, study says, rules should be tougher on fossil fuels
Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia’s major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 18, 2026

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