Poppy Johnston, Author at Renew Economy

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Watchdog warns spike in home battery complaints could damage consumer trust
Home batteries are flying off shelves and the consumer watchdog wants stronger protection to maintain confidence in the devices and accompanying products.
Poppy Johnston

Jul 10, 2026

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Electric trucks, mines and farms, low carbon fuels key to break Australia’s foreign fuel dependence
Superpower Institute releases findings from study examining ways to improve Australia’s fuel security in the wake of shortages and price hikes caused by Iran conflict.
Poppy Johnston

Jul 8, 2026

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Renewables

“It should never have left:” Steel making returns to Newcastle with renewables and no fossil gas
Australia’s first new steel mill in three decades will be unlike any that came before it. The $500m project will be unencumbered by fossil fuel supply chains.
Poppy Johnston

Jul 7, 2026

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Hydrogen

Australian green hydrogen startup signs deal to deliver its first large-scale electrolyser
An Australian startup promising to transform the economics of green hydrogen has celebrated its fifth birthday with its first export customer.
Poppy Johnston

Jul 4, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“It’s costing us so much:” Councils vote for polluter-pays climate compensation fund
Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 25, 2026

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Climate

Group of 10 calls out ongoing approval of coal and gas projects in landmark climate case
The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 23, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Unions claims broad support for government funding of renewable energy to power big industry
Most Australians back more government involvement in clean energy, while less than a quarter believe privatisation of the sector has helped the nation.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 15, 2026

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Solar

Network tariffs blamed for failure of warehouses and businesses to follow household lead on rooftop solar
Despite using more electricity than households, and most of it during the day, the commercial sector lags well behind homes on rooftop systems and batteries.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 9, 2026

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CleanTech Bites

Capital and carbon: Australian green finance pioneer Martijn Wilder honoured in King’s birthday awards
Martijn Wilder has been recognised for his pioneering work in sustainable finance, renewables, conservation and climate law.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 8, 2026

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Gas

Australia reached peak gas years ago, but it needs a ban on new home connections, and plans for a faster exit
Australia needs to take the wheel of a well-signposted gas decline and double down to meet emissions goals and protect consumers from higher prices.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 1, 2026

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Coal

Can legal systems keep pace with the climate crisis? Coal mine expansion challenge reaches High Court
A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.
Poppy Johnston

May 13, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s biggest companies yet to face up to climate risk, and only a few have tried to count the cost
The few big firms that have crunched the numbers suggest global temperature rise and decarbonisation will have a material impact on cash flows and earnings.
Poppy Johnston

May 7, 2026

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