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Snowy Hydro executives claim Kurri Kurri gas plant will have negative emissions of 3.9 million tonnes.

The post Snowy Hydro’s awkward gymnastics to claim Kurri Kurri gas plant will have “minus” emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council takes unusual step of publicly calling out Murdoch media and Coalition ministers for peddling misinformation on renewables.

The post “The lights will stay on:” Coalition and Credlin slammed for misinformation on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor and the federal energy department actively sought out Santos' presence in Australia's official pavilion at COP26, senate estimates hears.

The post Taylor and department invited Santos to promote CCS in Australia’s pavilion at Glasgow appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Helen Haines says a proposal to reward batteries with renewable energy certificates could see an extra two million household batteries installed.

The post Independents want rooftop solar scheme to support two million home batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Central Queensland wind farm rejected by federal government as a threat to koalas is back in the pipeline, awaiting state and federal approvals after a redesign.

The post Epuron reboots central Queensland wind farm rejected by feds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new deep-dive into historical generation performance across the National Electricity Market considers what it means for the renewable energy future.

The post Duck curves and droughts: What does the future hold for wind and solar in the NEM? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue plans to build a 9GWh battery in the Pilbara to store energy from a 5.4GW solar and wind project, but there is a cheaper alternative.

The post Big battery plans for Pilbara ignore massive pumped-hydro potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Investors see an optimistic future for Australia's clean energy sector, as long as regulators remove the roadblocks.

The post “Australia is falling behind:” Clean energy investment shackled by outdated rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmanian government cancels commercial contract with the company that operates the Basslink undersea cable that links the island state to the mainland grid.

The post Tasmania terminates contract with Basslink, as legal fight continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With more coal plants set to close early, the clean energy sector has called on governments to accept the reality of the end of coal.

The post “Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How can an organisation tell a good quality carbon offset from a bad one? When should offsetting be used? And what's the best strategical approach?

The post Setting the record straight on carbon offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Private health insurance company takes Australian operations 100% renewable in a deal to buy certificates generated by Pacific Hydro's portfolio of projects.

The post Bupa goes 100 pct renewable in certificates deal with Pacific Hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL says green energy hubs best path to zero emissions, and coal closures, because transmission links can't be built quick enough.

The post AGL says green energy hubs best path to zero carbon grid, transmission too slow appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL's plans for nearly 3GW of new renewable and storage capacity includes no solar.

The post No business case for large scale solar PV without long term storage, says AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government more than doubles its spending on pre-election advertising to convince voters it cares about the climate and clean energy.

The post Morrison boosts “Making Positive Energy” pre-election ad splurge to almost $31 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Western Plains wind farm, and a big battery, lands equity deal to finance the project, and a turbine supply and construction deal with Vestas.

The post Australia’s biggest wind and battery project lands equity and turbine supply deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A regional journalism summit this week made no specific references to climate change and was sponsored by AGL Energy and gas pipeline company APA.

The post Independent regional journalism, brought to you by fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tim Wilson suggests Australia is keeping pace with the rest of the world on EV uptake, but the data suggests he's wrong.

The post “We’re not behind:” Tim Wilson’s optimism on Australian EV uptake defies the evidence appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The High Court refuses to hear appeal to Bylong coal mine rejection, effectively killing off the controversial project.

The post High Court blocks appeal for Bylong coal mine in likely fatal blow to project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Charles Sturt University lands off take agreement with NSW wind farm in a deal that takes it to a 100% renewable energy supply.

The post Charles Sturt University goes 100 pct renewable with NSW wind power deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.