Victoria’s state government has stepped in to prevent AGL Energy from shutting down its Loy Yang A coal-fired power station and mine as a result …
Solar feed-in tariffs set to double in New South Wales
350,000 solar powered households in New South Wales could soon be paid twice as much for energy they sell back into the grid. The Independent …
Australians spent $4bn on renewable energy in 2016
There was a five-fold increase in investment in clean and renewable energy generation in 2016, putting Australia well on track to reach its 2020 Renewable …
ARENA targets 30% solar generation within 20 years
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is accelerating its solar PV innovation schemes and wants 30% of the country’s electricity to be generated from this …
Hanson wants shared offshore drilling production
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has entered the great energy and resource debate, calling for immediate government intervention in the offshore drilling gas industry. She …
Energy crisis solutions laid out by respected engineer
The Federal Government seems to have finally woken up to Australia’s energy crisis, but aside from political rhetoric, what are the real solutions to the …
Hungry investors show huge appetite for community solar projects
People are flocking to invest in community funded renewable energy with solar projects selling out within minutes of being put on offer. You might not …
Solar uptake increase as businesses try to offset crippling energy costs
The energy price squeeze has led to a huge increase in uptake of solar panel installation as businesses try to cut costs. New figures released …
Gas export restrictions to come into effect – PM
The Federal Government announced in April that it will block gas exports if Australian market demand is not met, but Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull warned that …
Energy sector investors want credible national policy
Lack of credible government energy policy scaring off investors Agriculture produce prices affected by NSW energy squeeze Potential investors in the power sector are …
