energy transition Archives - RenewEconomy

ACT turns focus to old houses as it seeks to kick gas out of national capital
Canberra is aiming to be fossil fuel-free by 2045, and has struck a deal with Choice to help owners of existing homes make switch to electric.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 19, 2023

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Coal

Record solar and wind output is crushing coal in EU – and is already beating gas
Coal generation has been falling since mid 2022, and as the renewables transition heats up, a decrease in fossil fuels – especially gas – will be the story of 2023.
Dave Jones

Feb 1, 2023

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Governments

Ratings agency says Morrison climate policies “obscure, unclear and confusing”
Ratings agency says batteries will replace gas within a decade, but Morrison’s “obscure” energy policies could slow energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 27, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Investors shift focus to batteries and solar, but go cool on hydrogen
A new investor survey shows interest in low cost battery and solar technologies surged in 2021, but enthusiasm for hydrogen has tempered.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 25, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Makes no sense to think of emission cuts as a cost, says Morrison government advisor
The Climate Change Authority says stronger climate action is key to Australia’s global competitiveness
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 8, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Fractured policies will stymie Australia’s clean energy transition, experts say
Investment experts say coordinated and comprehensive climate policies needed for Australia to seize full potential of energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 7, 2021

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Policy & Planning

ARENA funds industry research into transition of “hard-to-abate” sectors
ARENA to put $2 million into new initiative led by ClimateWorks looking at emission cuts in “hard to abate” industry sectors.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 14, 2021

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Coal

Amy’s Balancing Act: How to explain the clean energy revolution to children
A new children’s story, Amy’s Balancing Act, uses a sunbaking goanna, an albatross, and a sugar glider to explain switch to renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2021

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Governments

Tasmania, South Australia lead, while Morrison is deadweight on energy transition
States continue to do the heavy lifting on a clean energy transition, as Morrison ignores chance for a clean energy recovery, WWF scorecard shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 2021

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Energy Security Board outlines plan for fast renewable transition in two major new reports
New reports from the Energy Security Board highlight priority focus areas for a grid destined for a high renewable future.
Ketan Joshi

Jan 13, 2021

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