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How to make the rooftop solar emergency backstop work for consumers

How to make the rooftop solar emergency backstop work for consumers

Rather than relying on a big solar button, rapid rule changes could help AEMO manage minimum load while also getting the most out of rooftop solar for consumers.
Energy market review must deliver a “new deal” for consumers

Energy market review must deliver a “new deal” for consumers

Instead of waiting years for a handful of billion-dollar projects, tens of thousands of electricians can rewire hundreds of thousands of households. It is lower risk and faster than boondoggles like Snowy 2.0. 
A sneak preview of Peter Dutton’s nuclear costings

A sneak preview of Peter Dutton’s nuclear costings

Any day now, we should be provided with an estimate on what Peter Dutton’s plan for nuclear power will cost us. Here’s what to look out for.
The four big takeaways from Australia’s latest climate assessments

The four big takeaways from Australia’s latest climate assessments

Two sectors have been doing the bulk of the effort when it comes to emissions reductions. But their work has been undermined by fossil fuel production.
“We like renewables, but …” This is why industry is now calling for Local Energy Hubs

“We like renewables, but …” This is why industry is now calling for Local Energy Hubs

The phrase we’ve heard a hundred times is “we like renewables, but…”.  The main problem is a lack of communication. Local energy hubs could be the answer.
Wind, solar and battery pipeline: Albanese better not stuff up Bowen’s excellent tenure

Wind, solar and battery pipeline: Albanese better not stuff up Bowen’s excellent tenure

Australia has a strong pipeline of projects to meet its renewables targets. Things are starting to go well, and the CIS is having a major impact. Let’s not stuff it up.
Peabody just made the biggest climate acquisition of the year

Peabody just made the biggest climate acquisition of the year

The US-based coal miner has just paid over $A5 billion dollars to acquire some of the biggest greenhouse gas emitting coal mines in Australia.
The problem with networks: Where to put batteries – and EV chargers – on the grid

The problem with networks: Where to put batteries – and EV chargers – on the grid

Every household with a battery and solar will essentially just be using the grid as the last resort. If every property with solar had a battery, the wires and poles network revenue model would collapse.
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