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“State of transition” Oil oversupply, shale bankruptcies, gas leaks, and a whiff of securities fraud
The great global energy transition will play out in countless small dramas. But reminders of the over-arching global narrative, that we are in a race against time, are remorseless.
Jeremy Leggett

Feb 2, 2016

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Next-generation utility programs: The emergence of a “negawatt” market
California’s recently passed Senate Bill shows a remarkable change in how the state evaluates energy efficiency. Say hello to the “negawatt.”
Ellen Franconi

Feb 2, 2016

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Wind and solar records tumble as China and India accelerate energy transition
Key developments in China and India this week provide confirmation the global electricity markets are transforming a great deal faster than anyone expected.
Tim Buckley

Jan 22, 2016

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Storage provider advocates energy independence over going off-grid
Commercial and industrial consumers are expected to adopt battery storage in W.A. as a result of a lack of FIT for larger arrays.
Jonathan Gifford

Jan 15, 2016

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Why the Paris climate deal is a win for energy companies
Paris deal provides the certainty of a long-term goal with the flexibility of carbon markets – a significant step towards a global level playing field.
Sonja van Renssen

Dec 21, 2015

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Study says ‘hydricity’ could boost the use of renewables
Electricity storage in large batteries is often cited as one solution, but scientists at Purdue University think they’ve found a better one — ”hydricity.”
Bobby Magill

Dec 15, 2015

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AGL’s Vesey: We’re not sure what future business model is
AGL Energy chief says rooftop solar, battery storage, and the “internet of things” will redefine the energy market and change business models – he’s just not sure what to, yet. Andrew Vesey speaks of “virtual power plants” that may replace large generators, but is not convinced he needs to follow international utilities and split assets.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 10, 2015

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Making energy sexy – The 6 golden rules (pt 1)
I’ve managed to distill good energy communication down to six basic rules, which hopefully can provide our industry with some inspiration to make energy as magical as a hit song.
Chris Cooper

Dec 4, 2015

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Solar, wind power output to surpass shale in five years, says Goldman
Goldman Sachs report predicts solar and wind will grow by more than 110GW this year, with PV surpassing wind annually for the first time in 2018.
Ian Clover

Dec 2, 2015

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How renewables can kick industry’s gas habit: 1 report and 3 case studies
ARENA-backed report says there is a renewable energy alternative for most industry gas applications, to reduce the sector’s exposure to an increasingly uncertain and costly gas market.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 1, 2015

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8 signs now is the time to invest in energy transformation
Evidence continues to mount that the world is beyond peak coal consumption and that its appetite for thermal coal is waning.
Tim Buckley

Dec 1, 2015

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Queensland businesses face new price gouge
Retailers have decided it’s their turn to extract more blood from the stone, pushing up business consumption charges by 20-40%.
Rob Campbell

Nov 27, 2015

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