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Legend of Australian renewables John Grimes to resign as SEC CEO, take on regional role

John Grimes, a stalwart of the Australian renewable energy industry and key negotiator of game-changing policies, has called time on nearly two decades as CEO of the Smart Energy Council.
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Higher fixed network tariffs could erase the benefits of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate

New analysis finds that raising fixed network charges could snatch back the savings promised to solar households through the federal battery rebate.
Gas the “stealthy price setter” of Australia’s high electricity bills, as batteries continue to bite

Gas the “stealthy price setter” of Australia’s high electricity bills, as batteries continue to bite

New report pinpoints gas as the main driver of rising electricity prices over the past decade, and chief eroder of the “bill-busting benefits” of cheap solar and wind.

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Legend of Australian renewables John Grimes to resign as SEC CEO, take on regional role

Legend of Australian renewables John Grimes to resign as SEC CEO, take on regional role

John Grimes, a stalwart of the Australian renewable energy industry and key negotiator of game-changing policies, has called time on nearly two decades as CEO of the Smart Energy Council.
Higher fixed network tariffs could erase the benefits of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate

Higher fixed network tariffs could erase the benefits of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate

New analysis finds that raising fixed network charges could snatch back the savings promised to solar households through the federal battery rebate.
Gas the “stealthy price setter” of Australia’s high electricity bills, as batteries continue to bite

Gas the “stealthy price setter” of Australia’s high electricity bills, as batteries continue to bite

New report pinpoints gas as the main driver of rising electricity prices over the past decade, and chief eroder of the “bill-busting benefits” of cheap solar and wind.
Coal miner cops “substantial penalty” for polluting Blue Mountains waterways

Coal miner cops “substantial penalty” for polluting Blue Mountains waterways

State EPA orders coal mining company to pay major fines and penalties for dumping untreated water into a river near the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. 
World’s most expensive nuclear power plant blows out again, by €2.5 billion and 12 months

World’s most expensive nuclear power plant blows out again, by €2.5 billion and 12 months

French developer of the troubled Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant says it likely to be delayed by a further 12 months, costing the company an additional €2.5 billion.
State Labor pledges huge renewables tender for land “twice the size of Kangaroo Island”

State Labor pledges huge renewables tender for land “twice the size of Kangaroo Island”

State Labor government shifts into caretaker mode after locking in “pivotal” plan to launch a major competitive tender for new solar, wind and storage projects.
Australia’s biggest publicly owned wind farm gets federal green tick to go ahead in Queensland

Australia’s biggest publicly owned wind farm gets federal green tick to go ahead in Queensland

Australia’s biggest publicly owned wind farm has been cleared for construction in Queensland coal country after gaining federal environmental approval.
AI + energy: Monster child of Origin and Facebook – or a smart, decentralised grid?

AI + energy: Monster child of Origin and Facebook – or a smart, decentralised grid?

Will AI’s growing role in the grid democratise clean energy, or simply shift power from utilities to tech platforms?