New study finds coordinated state government policies could be key to breaking down the barriers to installing solar for renters.
The Australia Institute
Rebound in transport emissions, record renewables, shows need for EV plan
Renewables hit record highs, while coal slumps to record lows and a rebound in transport emissions underlines need for EV strategy, a new report shows.
Morrison’s “gas-led recovery” offers little for local manufacturers, TAI argues
Analysis shows the Coalition’s “gas led recovery” delivers little for Australian manufacturers, with virtually all of Australia’s increased gas supply heading offshore.
Matt Kean: Conservatives should embrace wind and solar, not fight it
Matt Kean delivers passionate rebuke of claims that his support for climate action and clean energy is inconsistent with conservative politics.
Australia’s gas plans could consume one quarter of world’s shrinking carbon budget
New report suggests developing Australia’s gas reserves could produce three times the annual carbon emissions of the entire world.
Federal government energy roadmap based on guesswork and thought bubbles
Department officials concede that some of the assumptions underpinning the Morrison government’s technology roadmap are departmental guesswork.
Newest coal generators rank amongst Australia’s worst for reliability
“All hype and spin.” New “low emissions high efficiency” coal fired generator in Queensland among the worst in Australia in terms of reliability.
Santos accused of ‘misrepresenting’ costs of Narrabri gas in new modelling
Santos accused of misrepresenting the source of new economic modelling of Narrabri project as decision on planning approval looms.
Gillard on climate action: “It was done. And … we can do it again in the future”
Marking 10 years since agreement on carbon price, former PM Julia Gillard says its short lived success could be a source of optimism.
Gas subsidies: Covid Commission asked to explain backflip on evidence to Senate committee
Chair of the National Covid-19 Commission faces calls to explain why a pro-gas working group report contradicts evidence provided to a parliamentary committee.
