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Policy & Planning

Visions clash at World Energy Congress in Istanbul
World Energy Council gives out clear message on move away from fossil fuels, but the fossil fuel industry wasn’t listening.
Karel Beckman

Oct 17, 2016

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Solar and wind power generation both leap-frog coal in UK
Both solar and wind power have managed to outperform coal in their contributions to the UK national grid over the past two months.
Sophie Vorrath

May 19, 2016

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Ode to South Australia’s last coal power plant
As the sun sets on SA coal power, Gary Rowbottom – who worked 17yrs at Port Augusta Power Station – reflects on Australia’s energy transition.
Gary Rowbottom

May 13, 2016

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After Paris, can the “little black rock” clean up after itself?
As Paris talks banning new coal mines, it’s worth reminding Australia’s leaders that rehabilitating coal plants and mines is an expensive business.
Rod Campbell

Dec 3, 2015

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Policy & Planning

New Australian coal mines threaten world’s chance to stay below 2°C
Study finds pollution from new coal fired power plants could take emissions from the sector 400% higher than levels needed to stay below 2°C.
Jon Walter

Dec 2, 2015

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Fossil fuel companies risk wasting up to $2.2 trillion in the next decade
According to CTI, over $2 trillion of new and existing investment is in danger of being wasted over the coming decade if governments and companies don’t take action to divert investments away from fossil fuels.
Karel Beckman

Nov 30, 2015

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Turnbull accused of “browning down” OECD coal subsidy cuts
OECD deal to end export credits for new coal plant technology marred by Turnbull government-led compromise that could allow up to 16,000MW of extra coal plants – already in the planning pipeline – to be financed.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2015

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AEMO says coal withdrawal won’t impact South Australia reliability
AEMO says removal of coal generator won’t compromise reliability in South Australia, which has highest level of wind and solar penetration in the world.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 26, 2015

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Renewables: does the IEA continue to underestimate them?
In a new market report on renewable energy, the IEA notes that renewables will represent “the largest single source of electricity growth over the next 5 years.
Karel Beckman

Oct 7, 2015

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New Vattenfall CEO: “What is true for E.On, pretty much true for us”
Vattenfall’s CEO Magnus Hall likens the selling of its lignite operations in Germany to E.On’s recent decision to dump centralised fossil fuel generation.
Sonja van Renssen

Dec 15, 2014

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Zero energy at zero cost: How to retrofit buildings in a week
The Netherlands has found a way to refurbish existing buildings to net zero energy, within a week, with a 30-year builders’ guarantee and no subsidies.
Karel Beckman

Sep 15, 2014

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Interview Fatih Birol, IEA: “Gradual change will not save us”
The IEA’s renowned Chief Economist Fatih Birol notes that governments in particular have to take action to actively transform energy supply and end use.
Karel Beckman

Jun 4, 2014

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