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Lifecycle electric vehicle emissions – are they really lower than petrol and diesel cars?

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Greens leader Adam Bandt joins Energy Insiders to discuss his party’s policies, the Coalition’s “deliberate” misinformation program, and the chances of striking a deal with Labor.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Adam Bandt’s climate and energy action plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Equivalent of Covid-19 triggered emissions reductions needed every two years to meet Paris Agreement goals, researchers say.

The post Fossil fuel led recoveries “contradictory” to action on climate change, researchers warn appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The seismic shift in US climate politics since the Biden inauguration has left a growing divide between Australian and US climate policy.

The post US is charging ahead on climate action, so where the bloody hell is Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Like putting coal back in the ground". A small Australian biochar start-up is playing a key role helping global giants like Microsoft eliminate emissions.

The post How an Australian biochar start-up inspired Microsoft’s negative carbon plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has no climate policy - that leaves a void for fossil industry groups to plead ignorance on emissions impacts.

The post The ever-shrinking role of gas in Australia’s power system appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sydney-based company Solar Juice contracted to supply 8.5MW of rooftop PV systems to up to 2,600 AHO properties across NSW, starting this month.

The post Sydney company wins deal to install solar on 2,600 Aboriginal Housing rooftops appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK infrastructure investor John Laing hit by more losses from its two solar farms in Australia, which will now not be offered for sale until 2022.

The post UK investor hit by more big losses from Australia solar farms, sales delayed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar farms in NSW look set to bear the brunt of changes to AEMO's marginal loss factor figures, while north Queensland and Victoria are looking at a boost.

The post Solar farms in NSW hit by new downgrades from marginal loss factors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The RBA has revealed it is purchasing just 20% GreenPower under a $10.9m electricity contract with Delta Electricity, having flagged sourcing all its power from renewables.

The post Reserve Bank to buy just 20pct GreenPower in deal with Delta Electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian electricity distributor to spend $3m upgrading network in "solar hotspots" in four-month blitz to allow more rooftop solar power back onto the grid.

The post Victoria network plans upgrade to allow for more rooftop solar exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UK government has told the Bank of England it must prioritise transitioning to a net zero economy when setting monetary policy.

The post Bank of England told to put zero emissions target at centre of monetary policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Market rule maker looks beyond coal, and even gas, to batteries and a flexible two-way grid in review of grid reliability standards.

The post AEMC looks beyond coal and gas to batteries and flexible grid to manage reliability appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greg Hunt's "fact checking" for vaccine misinformation should be copied by the energy department. But they'd be flat out checking their minister's own declarations.

The post How Taylor and Murdoch media distort problems with renewables and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new resources roadmap could position Australia as a leading supplier of green materials, as long as Morrison can resist the urge to make it all about gas.

The post Morrison’s ‘resources roadmap’ could be good, if he goes easy on the gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia must transition to net zero as fast as possible to ensure economic growth. But investment giant AXA says there is a risk of green bubbles forming.

The post Switch to 100 pct renewables will drive economic growth, but watch for green bubbles: AXA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Software billionaire urges Australia - and Sydney Harbour - to follow Norway after the launch of one of the world's largest all-electric ferries.

The post Software billionaire urges Australia to follow Norway’s lead and switch to electric ferries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The days of high solar tariffs are definitely over, because rooftop solar has helped slash wholesale prices. Plus: Countdown to new inverter deadline, and the regulator removed the licence of some module suppliers.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar tariffs slashed, countdown to new inverter deadline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new report shows European wind power weathered COVID19 but faces a range of new threats including a permitting restrictions.

The post European wind power weathers Covid19, but faces headwinds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Power Ledger’s blockchain-enabled technology used in first live solar energy trading project in Delhi, India.

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