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Other nations have acknowledged the demise of coal, and it’s time Australia caught up.

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Toronto based Amp Energy unveils plans for $2 billion green hydrogen play, snapping up three big solar and battery projects in South Australia.

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Networks make final pitch for new transmission link seen as crucial for South Australia to reach net 100 per cent renewables, and for NSW to exit coal.

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EnergyAustralia to build the country's first "green hydrogen" capable gas generator in NSW, helping fill market gap created by closure of Liddell.

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Morrison government confirms it clashed with AEMO over gas price assumptions.

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Westpac has told oil and gas producers it will no longer accept them as new customers unless they have clear strategies aligning them with the Paris goals.

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Officials deflect questions on land deal for proposed Snowy Hydro gas plant, with the Kurri Kurri block owned by Liberal party donor Jeff McCloy.

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'Tsunami' of new renewables to supply majority of electricity in Australia's main grid by 2030, as market share of coal and gas collapses, Reputex predicts.

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French nuclear giant EDF buys 280MW wind project in central Queensland, the first of a major pipeline of wind, solar and storage projects in Australia.

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Regulator allows gas network to hit customers with higher charges to pay for pipelines before an anticipated mass exodus and a switch to renewables.

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Victoria has raised its climate ambition - but has it raised it far enough? There seems to be plenty of low hanging fruit left strangely unpicked.

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Victoria increases 2030 emissions reduction target to up to 50 pct. The reaction shows the deep gulf between environmentalists, investors and employers.

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Victoria to offer $3,000 subsidy for electric vehicles from Sunday, in response to criticism over its EV road tax.

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ESB market reform proposals raise concerns about emissions, consumer outcomes, and the lingering issues over the payment for grid connections.

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Morrison government plans to use taxpayer funds to build a new gas plant has been met with a frosty reception by local business and the energy market.

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Kerry Schott joins Energy Insiders to discuss the proposed options for the energy market reform, and why coal generators are not viable, and may need support.

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The 20th April 2021 marked completion of the first wind turbine foundation for the Esperance Renewable Energy Project being constructed by juwi Australia on behalf of project owner Contract Powe

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A significant and historic ruling from Germany's top court: putting off climate action for future generations to deal with is illegal.

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A taxpayer funded gas plant and a proposed subsidy for fossils on the grid. As the world shifts away from coal and gas, Australia's government doubles down.

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Kerry Schott joins Energy Insiders to discuss the proposed options for the energy market reform, and why coal generators are not viable, and may need support.

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