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Banks are no longer financing the energy transition on faith, and are declining deals they once would do
Australia does not have a shortage of renewable energy ambition, capital or projects. However, it increasingly has a shortage of projects that banks believe in.
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Diesel backup gensets are big winners from the data centre boom. Our cities would be better off with batteries
One of the segments flowing rivers of gold from the data centre boom is backup diesel gensets. Our major cities could be awash with them. But batteries provide a better solution.
Explainer: Can apartment buildings with centralised gas hot water systems go electric?
Like many households, apartments are looking replace centralised gas hot water systems with electric alternatives like heat pumps. But where to start? And what are some common pitfalls to avoid?
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Banks are no longer financing the energy transition on faith, and are declining deals they once would do
Australia does not have a shortage of renewable energy ambition, capital or projects. However, it increasingly has a shortage of projects that banks believe in.
Diesel backup gensets are big winners from the data centre boom. Our cities would be better off with batteries
One of the segments flowing rivers of gold from the data centre boom is backup diesel gensets. Our major cities could be awash with them. But batteries provide a better solution.Explainer: Can apartment buildings with centralised gas hot water systems go electric?
Like many households, apartments are looking replace centralised gas hot water systems with electric alternatives like heat pumps. But where to start? And what are some common pitfalls to avoid?
Is Australia a good place for data centres? And where do we draw the line on BYO energy?
As Australia braces for the kind of data centre growth being experienced in the US, we need to navigate some muddy thinking on the idea that they have to bring their own energy generation.
Budget must send a clear message: Australia is open for business on renewable energy
Australia faces a defining moment on its economic future: double down on a fragile global energy system, or invest in building a secure renewable one here at home.
Winter can bring you new energy: Install a small power station and interrogate your bills
Winter exposes the weak points in Australia’s homes: leaky rentals, inefficient heaters, expensive tariffs and long car commutes. Here is what you can change.
