Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2021
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
Old coal risk detailed
Experts have warned about the toxic legacy of an old coal-fired power station in Queensland.
State seeks gas input
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Old heaters shorten lives
Experts say wood-fired heaters are causing a concerning number of premature deaths.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
AEMO urges inverters
AEMO is aiming at “grid forming inverters” to help Australia’s transition to 100 per cent renewables.
ARENA remit expanded
The Australian Government has successfully allowed ARENA to support fossil fuel technologies.
Australia lags on green efforts
Australia has ranked very low in an analysis of OECD countries’ climate action efforts.
Cabinet curtain could open
A legal decision could reveal new details of discussions at ‘National Cabinet’ meetings.
New bill for dead rigs
The Federal Government wants oil and gas companies to foot the bill for decommissioning old rigs.
AEMO plots powerful paths
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has mapped out potential paths from the future of electricity in Australia.
AGIG creates hydrogen goal
Australia’s biggest natural gas distributor wants new housing subdivisions to be powered by green hydrogen by 2025.
Battery fire rocks Geelong operation
Authorities say they have gained control over a fire at Geelong’s Tesla Big Battery plant.
CEFC backs Gippsland plan
Authorities say a new project in Victoria shows energy and agriculture can co-exist.
Consumers back 'sun tax'
A consumer group has backed plans to allow energy networks to charge solar panel owners for sending surplus power back to the grid.
Fake accents lead to real fine
Simply Energy has been hit with a $2.5 million fine after sales contractors allegedly impersonated customers.
Millions back EV network
The Future Fuels Fund has been topped up to provide EV charging nationally.