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AEMO confirms outlook update after latest Snowy delay, as Murdoch papers resume “rolling blackouts” mode

The Australian Energy Market Operator is assessing what Snowy 2.0’s latest delay means for grid reliability. In the meantime, not everyone is keeping calm.
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Stuck between price hikes and a hard place: Coalition must face up to coal exits and costly gas, experts warn

Victoria election policy briefing hears gas realities might force the state Coalition to continue the state’s renewables-first trajectory if it wins the November 28 poll.
“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed

“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed

While hailing a fresh milestone for Cheaper Home Batteries, the federal energy minister says rushing into plug-in solar risks giving “deniers and delayers” a free kick.

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AEMO confirms outlook update after latest Snowy delay, as Murdoch papers resume “rolling blackouts” mode

AEMO confirms outlook update after latest Snowy delay, as Murdoch papers resume “rolling blackouts” mode

The Australian Energy Market Operator is assessing what Snowy 2.0’s latest delay means for grid reliability. In the meantime, not everyone is keeping calm.
Stuck between price hikes and a hard place: Coalition must face up to coal exits and costly gas, experts warn

Stuck between price hikes and a hard place: Coalition must face up to coal exits and costly gas, experts warn

Victoria election policy briefing hears gas realities might force the state Coalition to continue the state’s renewables-first trajectory if it wins the November 28 poll.
“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed

“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed

While hailing a fresh milestone for Cheaper Home Batteries, the federal energy minister says rushing into plug-in solar risks giving “deniers and delayers” a free kick.
“Unbankable:” Fresh blow to Beetaloo as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas pipelines

“Unbankable:” Fresh blow to Beetaloo as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas pipelines

Fresh blow to $10bn plans to build a 1,561 km gas pipeline from the NT to south-east Queensland, as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas developments.
“Teal-like” party may call shots in close-run NZ election, halting Aotearoa’s “staggering” retreat on climate action

“Teal-like” party may call shots in close-run NZ election, halting Aotearoa’s “staggering” retreat on climate action

A close-run general election could see climate policies getting a renewed focus “across the Ditch.”
Government says climate and energy reporting not “core news” of public interest – as dis-information runs wild

Government says climate and energy reporting not “core news” of public interest – as dis-information runs wild

Renew Economy denied government funding on basis that reporting on climate and energy issues and misinformation campaigns is not of public interest.
Federal Labor dumps anti-dumping rule following solar industry warnings of rising costs, delays

Federal Labor dumps anti-dumping rule following solar industry warnings of rising costs, delays

Updated: Federal minister revokes plans to impose hefty new tariffs on imported steel products used in large-scale solar projects, following industry appeal.
Canavan “cannot have it both ways” on net zero and free trade – unless he wants Australia out of the Paris accord

Canavan “cannot have it both ways” on net zero and free trade – unless he wants Australia out of the Paris accord

Matt Canavan claims Australia’s EU free trade agreement is “a sneaky backdoor” to net zero. But his stance has provoked a “please explain” from Coalition colleagues.