Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - March, 2019
More reforms are needed to address the dysfunctional state of energy retailing in Australia, the ACCC says.
Japan receives our first green hydro
Experts are celebrating the first production and export of “green hydrogen” from Australia to Japan.
Labor goes for green cars
The ALP has put together a climate change policy that includes tax breaks for businesses to buy electric cars.
Emissions hit record in 2018
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2018.
Experts urge solar regulation
Australia’s underregulated solar industry opens customers to predatory sales practices, a new report warns.
AER wants pole fine power
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) wants more powers to fine poles and wires companies.
Australians want power apps
Power sharing platforms - the ‘AirBnB of energy’ - may be key to supporting the transition to cleaner electricity.
China going for green jet fuel
Chinese scientists have developed a process for converting plant waste into aviation fuel.
Hazelwood hike reported
A new report says major power companies have used the closure of Hazelwood to gouge customers.
Redbank revival mooted
The new owners of a mothballed coal generator in NSW plan to restart operations.
Renewable forecasts funded
A new project will see solar and wind farms providing their own short-term generation forecasts.
Major emitter dodges EPA
The WA Government has rejected guidelines from its own EPA requiring major LNG projects to be carbon neutral.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
BHP boosting petrol network
BHP is pouring $1.34 billion into petroleum prospects off the United States and Mexico.
Coal ships still slow
Reports say Australian coal exports are still being delayed on their way to China.
Virtual coins have very real cost
A new study has slammed Bitcoin mining technology for its large environmental costs.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.