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WA govt opens its $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund to applications that will expand WA's ability to export green gas.

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Energy Transition Hub report models suggests huge advantages of aiming for 200 per cent renewable energy target, rather than just 100 per cent renewables.

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Few nations are on track to reaching our goal, causing us to head to a warming above 3℃ by 2100 - and this will have catastrophic consequences for the planet.

The post The good, the bad and the ugly: the nations leading and failing on climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ACT to become the first jurisdiction outside Europe to complete the switch from fossil fuel electricity to a grid powered completely by renewables.

The post Australia’s capital to be first city outside Europe to transition to 100% renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian energy major AGL launches plan for electric vehicle drivers to earn credits towards bills reducing household costs and offsetting higher purchase price of EVs.

The post AGL upgrades EV charging plan in bid to engage electric drivers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new report injects hope into the climate fight with a list of 10 measures – using current technologies – that can keep global warming to well below 2°C. But not at the current rate of progress, and not without the support of good policy.

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Second-round September offer of 3,250 rooftop solar rebates taken up in little more than a quarter of an hour.

The post Victoria solar demand still sizzling: another 3,250 rebates gone in 20 minutes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NT Government owned utility says it faces an 'existential risk' from increased solar uptake. Can a big battery save it?

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Global fossil fuel divestment movement tops US$11 trillion as campaigners place further pressure on investors to respond to climate emergency.

The post Global divestment movement hits $11 trillion, pushes for more – and faster appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria government planning amendment introduced to ensure large-scale solar projects choose appropriate locations on grid, have minimal environmental or social impacts.

The post Victoria locks in new solar farm planning guidelines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The climate crisis has now grown so severe that the actions of denialists have turned predatory: they are now an immediate threat to our children.

The post Why ‘predatory’ climate deniers are a threat to our children appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ITP Renewables open-source capacity expansion model of the National Electricity Market – openCEM – is now available, free of charge.

The post Want to know the speed and cost of the energy transition? You can model it here appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s dependence on imported oil – and federal government’s ongoing failure to minimise this through renewable and EV policies – in spotlight, after bombing of Saudi oil plant.

The post Saudi oil attack highlights Australia’s vulnerability – and failure to embrace EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ACCC again argues for the early abolition of a solar rebate, while Angus Taylor re-heats 'big stick' energy legislation.

The post ACCC repeats call to scrap solar rebate as Taylor re-heats “big stick” policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Modelling around a potential line trip led to concerns about system strength in western Victoria and led to severe curtailment of five big solar farms.

The post New modelling exposed grid problems that forced solar farms to cut output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

After success of its 100% renewable electricity target, ACT sets its sights on phasing out gas in next phase of ambitious climate strategy.

The post ACT to phase out gas as it launches next stage to zero carbon strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla Model 3 price in Australia has jumped, just two weeks after the first deliveries of the long awaited electric sedan commenced in the country.

The post Tesla Model 3 prices jump as Australian dollar falls against greenback appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Zero carbon by 2050 is code for “ we aren’t going to do anything to decarbonise today”. And Labor should stick to its interim targets.

The post Setting only long term zero carbon targets is code for “we’re doing nothing now” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Another solar farm joins Queensland's electricity grid as day-time wholesale prices remain at or below zero for lengthy periods.

The post Another solar farm starts up in Queensland as daytime prices stuck near zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UN has convened has urged countries to “come with a plan” for ambitious emissions reduction, but Australia is not expected to propose any significant new actions or goals.

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