Governments
Australian Federal Government Governments Malcolm Turnbull People
Turnbull says Morrison bows to climate deniers, Kyoto fudge will leave mountain to climb
Turnbull says Morrison has bowed to Coalition climate deniers, and is setting Australia up for 'an even bigger mountain to climb' post-2030.
Climate Governments Western Australian Government
W.A. EPA goes with fossil fuel-friendly version of carbon emissions guidelines
Environmental watchdog ditches proposed requirement for all new emissions-intensive projects in W.A. to be carbon-neutral, in new draft greenhouse gas guidelines.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables United Kingdom Wind
UK wind generation hits new record, households get paid to use energy
United Kingdom wind power sets new record, allowing some households to get paid for using energy under innovative scheme to switch demand.
Governments NSW Government Renewables Solar Wind
NSW energy minister to renewables opponents: “enjoy your Kodak moment”
NSW energy minister Matt Kean says "we cannot allow ideology and politics to get in the way of our clear path" to renewables and economic prosperity.
Australian Federal Government Governments Rooftop PV Solar Storage Utilities
AEMO’s Zibelman: By 2040, one quarter of Australia’s electricity will come from homes
AEMO's Zibelman says case for renewables is not about politics, but simple economics, with wind, solar and storage clearly cheaper than all alternatives.
Australian Federal Government China Climate Coal Governments
All eyes on Madrid, but they should be on China’s next 5-year energy plan
The climate talks in Madrid simply highlight how important China’s next electricity plan is for the world, for China and for Australia.
Battery Governments Northern Territory Government Solar Storage Utilities
NT sacks energy chiefs after report into Alice Springs system black
The two most senior energy bosses in Northern Territory sacked after report into Alice Springs "system black" identified major cultural and system problems.
ACT Government Angus Taylor Governments People
Taylor greeted in Madrid by more than 100 countries opposing carbon accounting dodge
Australian climate negotiators will be forced to defend the Morrison government's questionable accounting fudge as countries move to block Kyoto carryover.
Governments NSW Government Solar
India solar contracting giant enters Australia market, starts on Wellington project
India-based solar contracting giant Sterling and Wilson Solar enters Australian market, begins work on first local project, 200MW Wellington solar farm in NSW.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Solar Wind
Electricity prices set to plummet as strong wind and solar investment kicks in
Latest electricity price predictions from AEMC sees wind, solar and storage driving massive reductions in electricity prices over next three years.
