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AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a 'two-way' energy market.

The post AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar installations continue at record rate, but new technologies - and new thinking - ensure that this turns out to be a major asset to the grid, rather than the liability it is sometimes portrayed.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop solar: Asset or liability? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor continues to be hung up on a decade-old Greens' decision to oppose an emissions trading scheme in 2009. But responsibility for Australia's climate policy void lies elsewhere. Rebecca Pearse, Lecturer, Department of Political Economy, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australia awarded second Fossil of the Day, as negotiators use Aboriginal Australians to argue against taking responsibility for climate damage.

The post Australia slammed for using First Nations people to try and dodge climate bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Networks offering "super cheap" rates in middle of the day to soak up "solar sponge", part of a range of proposals to allow more solar into grid.

The post Networks offer “super cheap” pricing to soak up Australia’s solar sponge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's battery revolution receives an added boost with a 25-cent solar feed-in tariff, combined with a world first energy trading platform.  Power bills will be a thing of the past, and homeowners will now open energy trading accounts.

The post New energy trading platform released. No more power bills! appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Demand is increasing with the improved efficiency and lifespan of solar systems, which are returning better investment than ever.

The post NCH Launches built-for-purpose solar Panel cleaner for harsh Australian conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AusNet Services is supporting EnergyLab’s Women in Clean Energy Fellowship in Melbourne to inspire, educate and support more women to establish energy startups.

The post AusNet Services sponsors EnergyLab’s Women in Clean Energy Fellowship to support women entrepreneurship in Melbourne appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government has provided financial and strategic support for the development of a multi-million dollar ‘Windmaster’ wind turbine installation project.

The post Australian Government backs Verton’s wind turbine project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia Climate Roundtable says climate goals require ‘deep global emissions reductions’

Groups representing business, unions, farmers, investors, the environment and social policy advocates say Australia should adopt climate change policies that can put it on a stable path to net zero national greenhouse gas emissions if it is to play its part in the Paris agreement.

Launched to coincide with UN climate talks in Madrid, a joint statement by 10 groups under the Australian Climate Roundtable banner warns that unconstrained climate change would have serious economic, environmental and social impacts in Australia, and avoiding it would bring benefits and opportunities.

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Federal environment and energy department abolished in end of year shake up that will see the portfolios separated once again.

The post Morrison carves up environment and energy, praises Taylor for waving big stick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Analysts expect further price volatility in the WCI-linked ETS as California’s existing suite of environmental policies is unlikely to hit the state's long-term emissions goals.

British engineers test technologies that will be needed to bring samples of Martian rock to Earth.

Reporting to the US Director of Business Development, the Senior Manager (based in New York or in Amsterdam) will have the main responsibility to grow the portfolio of environmental markets clients and projects. She/he will be responsible for the management of key accounts from the environmental market portfolio; and she/he will drive the growth of the portfolio through active engagement with potential clients and marketing.

Tilt sells Snowtown 2 wind farm for an "enterprise value" of more than $1 billion, the largest transaction of its type in Australia.

The post Tilt lands $1 billion deal for sale of Snowtown 2 wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Experts fear species decline after huge number of deaths on Henderson and Cocos

More than half a million hermit crabs have been killed after becoming trapped in plastic debris on two remote island groups, prompting concern that the deaths could be part of a global species decline.

The pioneering study found that 508,000 crabs died on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands archipelago in the Indian Ocean, along with 61,000 on Henderson Island in the South Pacific. Previous studies have found high levels of plastic pollution at both sites.

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California’s cumulative fuel consumption maintained its slight edge above last year’s levels through August, but transportation emissions are likely to remain on par with 2018, state data showed.

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Australian companies committed to 100% renewables now represent almost 25% of the value of the ASX, but there's plenty of room for improvement.

The post Australia’s biggest businesses could deliver “a Yallourn” of new wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.