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Energy minister for Australia’s most renewable state says he’s “absolutely fine” with gas-firmed data centres

Another state energy minister raises the spectre of deviating from a federal government plan to make new data centres use only new renewable energy.
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Oversupply, price wars, rebate cuts: What’s really going on with Australia’s home battery market?

Concerns about oversupply in the home battery market are mingling with rumours that the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate is on the fiscal chopping block. Should we be worried?
State adds $4,000 “discount” to energy upgrade scheme, targeting low-income households and renters

State adds $4,000 “discount” to energy upgrade scheme, targeting low-income households and renters

Low-income households can now apply for thousands of dollars in discounts on energy upgrades that will make a “lasting difference” to cost of living and comfort.

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Energy minister for Australia’s most renewable state says he’s “absolutely fine” with gas-firmed data centres

Energy minister for Australia’s most renewable state says he’s “absolutely fine” with gas-firmed data centres

Another state energy minister raises the spectre of deviating from a federal government plan to make new data centres use only new renewable energy.
Oversupply, price wars, rebate cuts: What’s really going on with Australia’s home battery market?

Oversupply, price wars, rebate cuts: What’s really going on with Australia’s home battery market?

Concerns about oversupply in the home battery market are mingling with rumours that the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate is on the fiscal chopping block. Should we be worried?
State adds $4,000 “discount” to energy upgrade scheme, targeting low-income households and renters

State adds $4,000 “discount” to energy upgrade scheme, targeting low-income households and renters

Low-income households can now apply for thousands of dollars in discounts on energy upgrades that will make a “lasting difference” to cost of living and comfort.
Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process

Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process

UPDATED: Federal environment minister says government still committed to delivery of national solar recycling pilot, despite cancelling the procurement process.
Australia’s largest electricity network maps best spots for business to go big on rooftop solar

Australia’s largest electricity network maps best spots for business to go big on rooftop solar

The spatial energy planning trial aims to show which commercial buildings can cover their entire roof with solar, instead of just enough to meet their own needs.
Albanese tells COP31 “real and rapid” climate progress is possible… doesn’t mention fossil fuels

Albanese tells COP31 “real and rapid” climate progress is possible… doesn’t mention fossil fuels

Australian PM Anthony Albanese insists “real and rapid progress is possible” from COP31 as international climate negotiations get underway.
Data centres revive Coalition passion for nuclear power, but this time more expensive and even less realistic

Data centres revive Coalition passion for nuclear power, but this time more expensive and even less realistic

Report finds federal Coalition’s new push for nuclear, based on “conceptual” small modular reactors, won’t meet Australia’s energy needs on either urgency or cost.
Wind and battery project called in by LNP trims turbines by 10, adds 3,429 pages of “more information”

Wind and battery project called in by LNP trims turbines by 10, adds 3,429 pages of “more information”

Cubico lodges revamped planning application for “called in” wind and battery project, this time with reams of explanatory documents and six letters of support.