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One of Australia’s biggest pumped hydro projects cancelled due to   “economic and timing challenges”

One of Australia’s biggest pumped hydro projects cancelled due to “economic and timing challenges”

One of the largest pumped hydro schemes planned for Australia has been pulled by its developer due to rising costs and delays.
“Can’t wait for the next catastrophe:” State hazards research body faces funding cliff as giant El Niño looms

“Can’t wait for the next catastrophe:” State hazards research body faces funding cliff as giant El Niño looms

Australian research into how to cope with climate change impacts seems always to be facing funding cliffs, with a key NSW hazard agency just the latest example.
Origin sticks by 2029 Eraring closure date, as plant runs at lower capacity factors and battles tube leaks

Origin sticks by 2029 Eraring closure date, as plant runs at lower capacity factors and battles tube leaks

Origin boss says the country’s largest coal plant remains on course for an exit in two and a half years – for now.
“Monumental:” Key renewable energy road routes get $1.28 billion injection from state and federal governments

“Monumental:” Key renewable energy road routes get $1.28 billion injection from state and federal governments

NSW and federal governments are tipping in more than $1 billion to improve roads, with some of the money supporting transport into key renewable energy zones.
“Largest climate policy failure:” Giant NSW coal mine extension approved, with conditions attached

“Largest climate policy failure:” Giant NSW coal mine extension approved, with conditions attached

Controversial plan to extend one of Australia’s biggest coal mines for almost two decades secures local jobs but locks in heavy carbon emissions that bring a climate sting.
Social housing tenants to get coordinated rooftop PV and home batteries in first urban renewable zone

Social housing tenants to get coordinated rooftop PV and home batteries in first urban renewable zone

First urban renewable energy zone to host pilot program to demonstrate how social housing tenants can benefit from cor-ordination of rooftop PV and home batteries.
“Uncharted territory:” Weather whiplash sparks tree die-off and ramps up bushfire risk

“Uncharted territory:” Weather whiplash sparks tree die-off and ramps up bushfire risk

Eastern Australia is not yet in the grip of a terrible 2019-20-like drought but early signs of drying out as a mega El Nino builds have communities and researchers on edge.
Weak rental energy efficiency standards could leave tenants saddled with higher power bills

Weak rental energy efficiency standards could leave tenants saddled with higher power bills

Renters will be saddled with higher power bills if minimum energy efficiency standards stop at ceiling insulation and air conditioning, new modelling warns.