The Federal Government’s Future Gas Strategy has sparked significant debate among stakeholders throughout Australia. The Future Gas Strategy, a key initiative of the Federal Government, …
Federal Government Budget forecasts 56 percent energy hike over two years as Treasurer mulls domestic gas price cap
After the Federal Budget, the Government has tasked the Australian competition watchdog to toughen the current code of conduct covering the gas industry and put …
New South Wales government signs off on $3.2 billion electricity contract including solar and battery deal
The New South Wales Government has signed off on a $3.2 billion electricity contract to Shell and Edify Energy, which will include the construction of …
Federal Government presses ahead with gas power station at Kurri Kurri
Energy experts and industry leaders are divided on a Federal Government proposal for a $600 million 660 megawatt gas power station at Kurri Kurri in …
Federal Government announces Hotel Energy Uplift grant for hotels and motels
The hospitality industry took some hard blows last year, starting with the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires from early 2020 up to the COVID-19 restrictions, which are …
Australia’s electricity supply ‘moderate to critical’ for 2020 as government flirts with 50 percent renewable energy target for 2030
Australia’s electricity supply security was moderate to critical for 2020, with no improvement over 2019 as preventing power blackouts becomes more difficult due to cheaper …
Gas and renewables – Australian Energy sector hit by double dose of government intervention
Australia’s energy sector has been hit by a double dose of government intervention as the New South Wales administration announced a renewable energy roadmap, with …
New South Wales Government announces $32 billion Renewable Energy Roadmap
The New South Wales Government has announced a massive $32 billion Renewable Energy Roadmap focusing on new wind and solar generation projects and large-scale battery …
Federal Government’s “Energy Roadmap” ignores solar and wind focusing on hydrogen and carbon capture
The Federal government’s Low Emissions Technology Statement or “Energy Roadmap” has inexplicably left out reference to solar and wind generation, focusing instead on costly hydrogen …
Federal government allocates $1.4 billion ARENA funding boost for low emission technologies
The Federal Government has allocated $1.4 billion in ARENA funding to push the Australian Renewable Energy Agency towards low emission technology. The government is gunning …