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Survey finds consumer confidence at new lows, as bill shock cements perception that Australia's energy market is broken.

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Greens push for energy transition authority to help communities transition to renewables and counter Coalition scare campaigns.

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Works begin on 35MW grid-forming battery that will bolster the Northern Territory's main grid as it shifts from gas to solar.

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Europe is facing a day of reckoning as the energy crisis deepens, and French nuclear failures push electricity prices to unprecedented levels.

The post The six reckonings of Europe’s energy crisis: Gas, nuclear, war and inflation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nasdaq-listed hydrogen tech outfit linked to Andrew Forrest's huge Australian renewables ambitions, has inked a supply deal with online retail giant Amazon.

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Andrew Forrest says world is "smoking fossil fuels" and is sticking with his plans to make 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year with wind and solar.

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Australian governments agree to boost energy efficiency standards for new-build homes, in long overdue move to improve basic living standards, slash energy bills and emissions.

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Offshore wind projects projects dominate proposals for new Illawarra renewable energy zone, as green steel load proposals also emerge.

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Contractor confirms delays and cost blowouts at Snowy 2.0, as departing Snowy CEO launches broadside at Labor's renewable and hydrogen plans and "misleading" advice.

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Major works begin at massive new South Australia wind farm that will take share of wind and solar in state demand to a world-leading 80 per cent.

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Pumped hydro projects are riding the accelerating flow of the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

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Oz Minerals is positioning itself as a global leader in mining “modern” metals that will underpin the global shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy.

The post EV explosion has only just begun, says copper giant as it fights off BHP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hope for the best, and plan for the worst. Delaying emission reductions is playing Russian Roulette with the climate and our future.  

The post The best and worst of climate science, and why modelling can’t keep up with events appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro CEO resigns suddenly as questions grow about the government utility's two signature projects - Snowy 2.0 and Kurri Kurri gas.

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Origin Energy's first Climate Action Transition Plan has some definite positives, but is coming under fire for greenwashing gas out of its 2030 targets.

The post Origin looks to renewables and storage for climate plan, but greenwashes gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There have been some big bets placed on shipping green hydrogen and gravity storage. Energy expert Michael Barnard dissects the hype and the hope.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Gravity storage and shipping green hydrogen – hype or hope appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany makes global "railway history" with the commencement of the world’s first regular operation of hydrogen-powered trains.

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The first study on 100 pct renewables was made nearly 50 years ago. There is now widespread expectation that the green shift can be done, and deliver lower costs.

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Just weeks after locking in its 43% by 2030 emissions reduction target, the Albanese government has opened up offshore oil and gas exploration in 10 new areas.

The post Weeks after securing climate target, Labor punts on new oil and gas and CCS appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian lithium miners making windfall profits as EV-driven demand for key minerals sends prices higher.

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