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“I’m it!” Bob Brown puts hand up to lead new national environmental watchdog
One of Australia’s fiercest defenders of nature and biodiversity has thrown his hat into the ring to become the first CEO of the National Environmental Protection Agency.
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AER sets cost to customers of Basslink, as troubled interconnector transitions to regulated asset
As early works – and a legal challenge – get underway for Marinus Link, the cost to consumers of the existing interconnector, Basslink, has been determined.
Pressure mounts for mandatory disclosure of home energy efficiency ratings
Fresh call emerges for mandatory disclosure of energy efficiency ratings for all homes at point of sale or lease, to give buyers and renters an idea of what their cooling and heating bills might look like.
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“I’m it!” Bob Brown puts hand up to lead new national environmental watchdog
One of Australia’s fiercest defenders of nature and biodiversity has thrown his hat into the ring to become the first CEO of the National Environmental Protection Agency.
AER sets cost to customers of Basslink, as troubled interconnector transitions to regulated asset
As early works – and a legal challenge – get underway for Marinus Link, the cost to consumers of the existing interconnector, Basslink, has been determined.Pressure mounts for mandatory disclosure of home energy efficiency ratings
Fresh call emerges for mandatory disclosure of energy efficiency ratings for all homes at point of sale or lease, to give buyers and renters an idea of what their cooling and heating bills might look like.
Climate threatened island nation to host pre-COP leaders meeting
Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world’s attention to a region on the frontline of climate change.
New demand, new renewables: Industry calls on data centres to BYO solar, wind and storage
Coalition of energy industry bodies, unions and NGOs says data centres are welcome on Australian grids, but only if “new demand brings new renewables with it.”
Recycler cops fine over undeclared e-waste, including solar inverters and batteries
A Melbourne-based e-waste recycling company has been fined for shipping undeclared e-waste to Singapore, including solar inverters and lithium-ion batteries.
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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