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Home energy efficiency standards to be raised as Australia plays catch-up
Australian governments agree to boost energy efficiency standards for new-build homes, in long overdue move to improve basic living standards, slash energy bills and emissions.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 29, 2022

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Featured

Contractor confirms delays and cost overruns at Snowy 2.0, as CEO fires off at government
Contractor confirms delays and cost blowouts at Snowy 2.0, as departing Snowy CEO launches broadside at Labor’s renewable and hydrogen plans and “misleading” advice.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 28, 2022

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Will Snowy Hydro change its spots after sudden departure of CEO?
Snowy Hydro CEO resigns suddenly as questions grow about the government utility’s two signature projects – Snowy 2.0 and Kurri Kurri gas.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 26, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Weeks after securing climate target, Labor punts on new oil and gas and CCS
Just weeks after locking in its 43% by 2030 emissions reduction target, the Albanese government has opened up offshore oil and gas exploration in 10 new areas.
Amalyah Hart

Aug 26, 2022

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Ten years on, Australia’s green bank still has $4.6 billion to spend on clean energy
CEFC has spent nearly $10 billion advancing the green energy transition, but still has $4.5 billion to spend and likely more coming for grid expansion.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 25, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

Fossil fuel industry may have lost power, but it’s still got its foot on the brakes
The EV Summit in Canberra will likely emerge as a pivotal moment in Australia’s transition to electric vehicles. But there are still powerful forces at work trying to slow it down.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 22, 2022

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Renewables

Even a one year delay in new transmission links will hurt homes and businesses
New modelling shows the impact on consumer electricity bills of delays to the electricity transmission upgrade and build – and it’s not pretty.
Stephanie Bashir

Aug 22, 2022

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Renewables

Snowy 2.0 hit by new billion-dollar cost blowout claims
Snowy 2.0 faces new claims its multi-billion dollar budget has blown out even further, as signs emerge that EPC costs are higher than expected.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 22, 2022

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EVs and solar just the start of becoming renewable superpower, says Cannon-Brookes
Mike Cannon-Brookes says decisions and cost savings made at home – on solar, EVs and electrification – key part of turning Australia into renewable superpower.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 19, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

“This is about freedom of choice:” Bowen moves to break down barriers to EVs
Labor moves to break down single biggest barrier to the supply of electric vehicles in Australia – the lack of a fuel efficiency standard.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 19, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Biggest polluters may have to cut emissions by 6 pct a year under Labor plan
Labor releases discussion paper about the Safeguard Mechanism and how to turn it into something useful that actually cuts emissions.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 18, 2022

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Renewables

“More emissions than coal:” Pressure mounts to rule out forest biomass
Pressure mounts on Labor to rule out the use of native forest biomass for renewable energy generation, just as it gains popularity as a replacement for coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 17, 2022

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