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“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid

Individual states may choose their own path on reliability and market design details as consultation on regulatory reforms continue, says one energy expert.
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The financing market for wind and solar projects is nearly dead: Here’s how to turn the corner

The financing market for wind and solar assets is comatose, and super funds would rather invest in an offshore data centre, a big oil company or big tech than a wind or solar asset.
Six steps to stop the data centre boom from sending power prices through the roof

Six steps to stop the data centre boom from sending power prices through the roof

How will the federal government make sure that the boom in data centres doesn’t blow out electricity prices and the national carbon budget? These six steps will help.

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“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid

“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid

Individual states may choose their own path on reliability and market design details as consultation on regulatory reforms continue, says one energy expert.
The financing market for wind and solar projects is nearly dead: Here’s how to turn the corner

The financing market for wind and solar projects is nearly dead: Here’s how to turn the corner

The financing market for wind and solar assets is comatose, and super funds would rather invest in an offshore data centre, a big oil company or big tech than a wind or solar asset.
Six steps to stop the data centre boom from sending power prices through the roof

Six steps to stop the data centre boom from sending power prices through the roof

How will the federal government make sure that the boom in data centres doesn’t blow out electricity prices and the national carbon budget? These six steps will help.
“Incredibly ambitious”: Electricity market reforms given express track by energy ministers

“Incredibly ambitious”: Electricity market reforms given express track by energy ministers

Plan by energy ministers to agree on the new design for the National Electricity Market described as “incredibly ambitious” as consultation paper released.
Renewables lobby says coal generators should pay carbon price to stay open beyond stated closure dates

Renewables lobby says coal generators should pay carbon price to stay open beyond stated closure dates

Smart Energy Council calls for a carbon price to be imposed on coal fired power plants that continue to generate beyond their previously agreed closure dates.
Decade-long tiff over using carbon credits brings Greens to debate the “Greater Glider in the room”

Decade-long tiff over using carbon credits brings Greens to debate the “Greater Glider in the room”

The debate over carbon credits and its impact on native logging has divided the Greens. Some even compare the issue to the party’s rejection of Rudd’s CPRS.
NSW Greens call on federal MPs to allow carbon credits and help halt native logging and save koalas

NSW Greens call on federal MPs to allow carbon credits and help halt native logging and save koalas

NSW Greens call on federal counterparts not to support a Senate vote that could block the use of carbon credits to fund the creation of the Great Koala National Park
“New questions,” as review finds short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution

“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.