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Bowen urged to “lead with vision and ambition” as he takes helm of Bonn climate talks

Bowen urged “to lead with vision and ambition” as he heads to Bonn to take helm of key climate negotiations in the lead up to COP31.
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Regulator drafts new retail energy guidelines in push for “honest and fair” consumer experience

Regulator seeks feedback on range of updates to retailer guidelines, following a series of market rule changes and reforms aimed at demystifying electricity bills and keeping retailers honest.
“Sea of oil:” Planning minister who stopped wind projects gets special powers to fast track petroleum

“Sea of oil:” Planning minister who stopped wind projects gets special powers to fast track petroleum

Planning minister who has stopped a number of renewable and storage projects given special powers to over-rule other authorities and fast track petroleum projects.

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Bowen urged to “lead with vision and ambition” as he takes helm of Bonn climate talks

Bowen urged to “lead with vision and ambition” as he takes helm of Bonn climate talks

Bowen urged “to lead with vision and ambition” as he heads to Bonn to take helm of key climate negotiations in the lead up to COP31.
Regulator drafts new retail energy guidelines in push for  “honest and fair” consumer experience

Regulator drafts new retail energy guidelines in push for “honest and fair” consumer experience

Regulator seeks feedback on range of updates to retailer guidelines, following a series of market rule changes and reforms aimed at demystifying electricity bills and keeping retailers honest.
“Sea of oil:” Planning minister who stopped wind projects gets special powers to fast track petroleum

“Sea of oil:” Planning minister who stopped wind projects gets special powers to fast track petroleum

Planning minister who has stopped a number of renewable and storage projects given special powers to over-rule other authorities and fast track petroleum projects.
Solar recycling: State tips $17.8 million into waste PV and battery collection, processing

Solar recycling: State tips $17.8 million into waste PV and battery collection, processing

State commits nearly $18 million to the establishment of collection, transport and processing pathways for end-of-life solar panels and batteries.
“The private market cannot deliver:” Unions want government to build low cost green power for big industry

“The private market cannot deliver:” Unions want government to build low cost green power for big industry

A government-owned power company that can sell electricity for 44 per cent less than market price is one answer to problems faced by heavy industry.
“What’s in it for us?” Protesters deliver important message as Marinus Link heralds new energy dawn

“What’s in it for us?” Protesters deliver important message as Marinus Link heralds new energy dawn

Dozens of residents and farmers protest against Marinus Link and its associated infrastructure, as minister tries to set the record straight at Tasmania energy conference.
Gas-powered AI could push up bills by 26 per cent without strict rules and focus on renewables

Gas-powered AI could push up bills by 26 per cent without strict rules and focus on renewables

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.
“It takes so long:” Approval times for wind projects have been slashed, but investors are still frustrated

“It takes so long:” Approval times for wind projects have been slashed, but investors are still frustrated

Planning hurdles are still regarded as the Achilles’ heel of renewables developments, despite a big fall in wait times for wind projects in Australia’s biggest state grid.