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Roy Morgan survey finds most of Australia's electricity and gas companies have some of the lowest levels of trust amongst Australian consumers.

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Ground-breaking 56MW hybrid renewable microgrid completed in remote Western Australia – the first in Australia to use wind to power a mine.

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By creating a labyrinth of legal frameworks, regulators have made it all too hard for developers to think beyond installing the simplest possible hot water solutions.

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We can see and feel the benefits of reduced fossil fuel use: cleaner air, quieter spaces, healthier local environments, and increased walking and cycling. A good time for a carbon fee.

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Swinburne University partners with Infigen Energy to power its campus with 100 per cent renewable electricity supplied by Cherry Tree Wind Farm.

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As measures to support clean energy sector are shelved, the Morrison government pushes through legislation to aid a costly brown hydrogen experiment.

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Australian investors join with Warren Buffett to back 690MW solar and battery project given final all-clear by US federal government.

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First output spotted from Bulgana green power hub which will be biggest wind and battery facility in Victoria.

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100MW/400MWh big battery designed to replace a natural gas plant in California set to become world’s first Tesla Megapack energy storage system, after contract awarded.

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COVID-19 restrictions matter far less to Australia’s power sector emissions this year than the shift away from coal and towards renewables.

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Yet another reform put on the back burner, as Taylor praises the health of Australia's fledging carbon market, despite plunge in offset markets.

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UNSW Engineering Associate Professor Brett Hallam has been awarded the 2020 IEEE Stuart R Wenham Young Professional Award – the top global gong for young researchers.

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Clean Energy Regulator gives approval for accreditation of Australia's biggest wind farm.

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Do premium electric vehicles hold their value best? Data from Autotrader suggests yes, although there are some notable exceptions.

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After a year of planning, we’re pleased to announce some changes to our Connections team that will help deliver on many of AEMO’s internal and external initiatives.

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1.1MW Tesla Powerpack battery system at UQ generated $73,938 revenue in Q1 2020, mostly by helping balance the grid, including jumping in when a Victoria coal unit failed.

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Tesla big battery at Hornsdale lifts revenue five-fold after playing crucial role in keeping lights on, and has already earned more than the cost of the battery.

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Australia enjoys an unprecedented opportunity to green its energy sector and lift the competitiveness of manufacturing. The only barrier is lack of political foresight and courage.

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Our Executive Manager for Works Delivery, Michael Gatt, will be leaving TransGrid later this year to take up a senior leadership role with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

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ACF outlines a green economic stimulus plan, warning Australia must avoid a surge in pollution in a post-Covid-19 economic recovery.

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