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Two sectors have been doing the bulk of the effort when it comes to emissions reductions. But their work has been undermined by fossil fuel production.

The post The four big takeaways from Australia’s latest climate assessments appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Dispute emerges over Vales Point demand for fast ruling on using cash as credit after banks refuse facilities, but small energy retailers say they are the real victims.

The post Generators clash over Vales Point cash demand, but small retailers say they are the real victims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmania's state owned energy utility signs off take deal for what will be the state's first big solar farm, built on one of its oldest grazing properties.

The post Hydro Tasmania signs off-take deal for $500 million solar project, the first in island state appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CSIRO says its innovative, potentially lower cost green hydrogen technology has completed 1,000 hours of trial at Port Kembla steel plant without incident.

The post CSIRO hails successful road test of lower-cost green hydrogen technology at steel plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Long duration vanadium storage technology being trialled in Kununurra, it could be rolled out across Horizon Power's microgrids and other systems.

The post Eyes of the energy world on Australian vanadium battery tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy expert Gabrielle Kuiper on getting the best out of distributed energy resources in the new market design and as coal exits the grid. Plus, news of the week.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Getting the best out of the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian households could lower their bills by over two thirds if they fully electrify their home by cutting out gas and petrol according to a new report from AEMC.

The post Australian homes could slash energy bills by two thirds by cutting out gas and petrol, AEMC says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Blackout featured prominently in media headlines this week, but not on the grid. But as the coal fleet gets older, there are smarter ways of responding to demand spikes.

The post In the end, the only blackouts were in the media headlines: But there has to be a better way to do this appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Trinasolar and Mint Renewables have now both lodged planning applications for neighbouring big batteries in Victoria, but community opposition is fierce.

The post Trina submits approval for Victoria big battery, as locals campaign against solar and storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greens make last minute commitment to vote for $22 billion Future Made in Australia policy under proviso no support would go to coal, oil and gas.

The post Australia to reshape manufacturing base as Greens deal excludes fossil fuels from flagship industry policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy seeks green tick for new wind and battery project in NSW as its biggest wind project to date injects first power into grid.

The post Andrew Forrest seeks green tick for another wind and battery project as Clarke Creek powers up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The phrase we’ve heard a hundred times is “we like renewables, but…”.  The main problem is a lack of communication. Local energy hubs could be the answer.

The post “We like renewables, but …” This is why industry is now calling for Local Energy Hubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has a strong pipeline of projects to meet its renewables targets. Things are starting to go well, and the CIS is having a major impact. Let's not stuff it up.

The post Wind, solar and battery pipeline: Albanese better not stuff up Bowen’s excellent tenure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Climate Change Authority has welcomed the introduction of "substantial" policies by the Albanese government but warns more work must be done to reach emissions targets.

The post Australia is making mixed progress on emissions, and rapid cuts are needed, says CCA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids.

The post New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Health care workers and medical groups are calling on the federal government to kick start what will be a marathon campaign to electrify Australia’s 700 odd public hospitals.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Health workers call for electrification of all public hospitals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New LNP government commits $1.4 billion to the upkeep of state's ageing coal fleet, and says power company executives will lose their bonuses if the generators are not reliable.

The post Coalkeeper, Queensland style: LNP commits $1.4 bn, sets utility KPIs, to keep coal generators on line appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The US-based coal miner has just paid over $A5 billion dollars to acquire some of the biggest greenhouse gas emitting coal mines in Australia.

The post Peabody just made the biggest climate acquisition of the year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Manufacturer of wind farm anchor cages wants governments to "get out of the way" and allow more renewables to be built to prevent more price crunches and shutdowns.

The post “Get out of the way:” Manufacturer wants more renewables to soften price crunch and avoid shutdowns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Every household with a battery and solar will essentially just be using the grid as the last resort. If every property with solar had a battery, the wires and poles network revenue model would collapse.

The post The problem with networks: Where to put batteries – and EV chargers – on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.