Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals

An international report has found that many biofuel policies only work by depriving people of food.

Game of letters for slow RET moves

Clean energy lobbies have written on behalf of the industry to the Federal Government, hoping to clear an impasse in renewable energy target (RET) talks.

Lack of talk raised while NT plugs gas jobs

The Northern Territory Government has put out new oil and gas exploration licences which cover large amounts of Aboriginal land.

More fines for EnergyAustralia's sneaky sales

The Federal Court has ordered EnergyAustralia to pay $1 million for breaching Australian Consumer Law in its telemarketing practices.

Power and knowledge in big QLD solar

A new age of solar energy and information is dawning in Queensland.

Wind farm health checks continue

More Government-funded research into the health effects of wind farms will be undertaken.

Power lobby slams Labor's water warning

Labor’s NSW leader Luke Foley has pledged to reverse his own party’s policy, to protect water supplies and agriculture.

Report plots polluters against improvement

A new report has named Australia’s top 10 polluters, and unsurprisingly, they do not appear to like renewable energy.

Ex-union man wants CFMEU brought into line

A former union boss has backed the return of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), saying certain unions must be “brought to heel’’.

Hydro helps Costa Rica reach full green

Costa Rica has filled 100 per cent of its 2015 energy demand with renewable sources.

RET talks still swing on new target

The Federal Government is in fresh talks about the renewable energy target today, with just a week left before a deadline that forces emissions-intensive producers to pay fines.

ASIC to check power pole report claims

A furore is forming over a UBS report into the election promises of the NSW Liberal party.

Add-on brings big leap in carbon scrubbing

The U.S. Department of Energy has funded a big breakthrough in the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fired power plants.

Biofuel duo take ideas international

Two Australian PhD students have reached the final round of an international competition thanks to their exciting project to cost-effectively produce biofuel from algae.

Hunter Water may not talk about CSG water find

Hunter Water is consulting with legal experts to find out if it can release the findings of an investigation into coal seam gas sewer contamination.

Backflip knocks uranium off the table

The Queensland Government is planning ban uranium mining once more.

Light shines on underground gas worry

Leaked government documents suggest workers for mining company Linc Energy were exposed to “uncontrolled releases” of gas in Queensland.

Clean coal capture claimed

The mining industry is taking steps to reduce the hefty toll of carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations.

Gas flood washing past local industries

An industry leader has slammed Australia’s lack of effective energy policy, saying the nation is driving up its own gas prices at the cost of local innovation.