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Angus Taylor get the Treasury role in new Opposition front bench, while the head of the environment and climate committee gets energy and climate.

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States and territories to legislate against the mandated use in new houses and developments, and encourage existing homes to switch from gas to electricity.

The post Mandated home gas connections is mandating ill health for thousands appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We should repeal seemingly endless lists of rules and regulations and replace them with a single, simple and universal duty of care.

The post Energy consumers deserve a better deal, and machines are not the answer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brett Cuthbertson's reports and artful maps identified Coonooer Bridge and Coopers Gap Wind Farms and his work was fundamental to many other successful projects.

The post Vale Brett Cuthbertson: Discoverer of winds at some of Australia’s best wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Trina Solar has been ranked ‘AAA’, the highest category in the latest PV ModuleTech Bankability report published by PV-Tech.

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Energy market experts warn that the current energy crisis could last several years, and Australia's fossil fuel dependence has left us exposed.

The post Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria amends planning laws to allow state's biggest wind project to proceed in the face of protracted legal challenges.

The post Victoria steps in to protect state’s biggest wind project from legal challenges appeared first on RenewEconomy.

5B raises $30m but sheds staff as it reorientates growth strategy to focus on tech development as supply chain crunch rocks markets.

The post Solar tech 5B raises $30m, but slashes staff to ride out global supply crunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Josh Stabler from Energy Edge on the reason behind the coal and gas price hikes. Plus: AGL and Origin in the wars.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Deep dive into Australia’s coal and gas crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Blame it on the rain? Amid the energy price chaos is the simple fact that La Niña has dramatically disrupted coal production right down the east coast.

The post La Niña’s big hit on coal is forgotten factor behind Australia’s energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former CEFC boss Oliver Yates leads a new investor push urging AGL to get out of coal within 10 years and lead Australia's shift to zero emissions.

The post Oliver Yates leads new push to get AGL out of coal and aligned with Paris target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Researchers from Monash and CSIRO find way to boost the energy efficiency and longevity of solar glass, while also allowing more natural light to pass through it.

The post Australian researchers make clear gains in solar glass technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contracting firm downgrades revenue forecasts for second time in two months after yet more delays at two wind farm projects.

The post More wind farm project delays put dent into contractor’s revenue hopes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bowen's first press conference as climate and energy minister focuses on energy crisis, and the right mess left by the Coalition.

The post Bowen says Coalition left energy markets “ill-prepared,” as prices spin out of control appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Acciona hails the "golden age of renewables" at the official ceremony to mark construction of Australia's biggest wind farm.

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With the electricity market in crisis, one Australian jurisdiction could be shielded from higher prices thanks to buying 100 per cent renewables.

The post How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's regulators have been cut off at the knees, forced to ignore the biggest cost of electricity (GHG emissions) in infrastructure projects designed to reduce them.

The post Australia need lots of storage, more transmission, and regulators who can factor in emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Windy conditions in northern Europe provided more than 100% of Denmark’s electricity consumption for two days in a row in May.

The post Wind power meets and beats Denmark’s total electricity demand – two days in a row appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s first wind farms are nearing retirement but "predictive maintenance" could extend their life and save millions, new study finds.

The post Life extensions and “predictive” maintenance could save wind farms millions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Industry super fund makes first investment in offshore wind with a 10 per cent stake in Star of the South, Australia's biggest and most advanced project.

The post Industry super fund snaps up 10 pct stake in Australia’s biggest offshore wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.