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An ARENA-sponsored demand response trial sees strong participation rates amongst large energy users, but apathy and inconvenience see households lag behind.

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Anthony Lynham announces retirement from politics, opening up the position as head of a crucial portfolio at a crucial time in the state's "renewable energy revolution."

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Independent MP says she will present Climate Change Bill to federal Parliament in November, as the focus switches from surviving Covid to a green recovery.

The post Climate policy pressure builds as Steggall sets November date for zero emissions bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEA technology report highlights a simple truth: In a good emission scenario, there is less gas. In a bad emission scenario, there is more gas.

The post IEA’s technology report highlights Australia’s dangerous climate policy holes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Goldwind Australia today announced the inaugural Moorabool North Community Fund grant distribution of $125,000 to 11 local community groups.

The post Moorabool wind farm community fund distributes $125,000 to the local community appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland calls for registrations of interest in new renewable generation and storage projects in first formal step towards unlocking new renewable energy zones.

The post Queensland seeks wind, solar and storage proposals to fill renewable energy zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rugged portable solar, hydrogen storage, faster EV charging and residential batteries to replace gas share in grants awarded by ACT government.

The post ACT grants to support hydrogen, EV and “rugged portable solar” trials appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Paris climate agreement seeks to limit global warming to 1.5℃, but new report by World Meteorological Organisation warns this limit may be exceeded by 2024.

The post Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5℃ warming limit by 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The peak bodies representing the major fossil fuel generators and networks question governance of AEMO, but may be more about clipping its wings and its transition plan.

The post Energy incumbents query AEMO governance in move to clip its wings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Surge in wind energy drives total production of renewables in Australia's main grid to five terawatt hours for the first time in August.

The post Graph of the Day: Wind drives record month for renewables in August appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report suggests developing Australia's gas reserves could produce three times the annual carbon emissions of the entire world.

The post Australia’s gas plans could consume one quarter of world’s shrinking carbon budget appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL customers in Melbourne and Sydney can now subscribe to a service that provides a fully registered EV and fully installed home charging system.

The post AGL offers electric cars in “Netflix for EV” subscription deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia unveils new standards and agents that will exert more control over rooftop solar as installation boom continues. And Vale Richard Collins.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Who’s that controlling my rooftop solar? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Adani Group is now world’s leading solar power generation asset owner in terms of operating and off-taker contracted solar projects, but still wants to mine coal.

The post Adani now ranks as world’s biggest owner and contractor of solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RFI Technology Solutions has introduced a 4G SIM and modem bundle pack for solar inverter connectivity when a secure, independent internet connection is required, but Wi-Fi and hard-line ethernet is not feasible.

The post RFI’s new solar connectivity solution – 4G SIM and modem bundle pack appeared first on RenewEconomy.

S-5! has doubled its distribution channel in Australia and New Zealand, driven by regional market growth in both solar and HVAC markets.

The post S-5! doubles its distribution Network in Australian and New Zealand Markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Anthony Albanese and Mark Butler say Morrison's choice of gas over clean energy will lead to fewer new jobs.

The post Morrison willingly turning blind eye to clean energy, Labor says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 256mw Kiamal solar farm - the biggest solar project in Victoria, and one of the most heavily delayed in the country - finally sending power to the grid.

The post Victoria’s biggest solar farm starts sending power to grid after long delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 75MW solar farm and big battery planned for near Toongabbie in Victoria will go ahead after being waved through the approvals process by the state government.

The post Latrobe Valley solar and battery project approved by Victoria planning minister appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The best performing wind farms in Australia in August all had capacity factors of more than 50%, and all located in and around electorate of federal energy minister.

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