Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Privacy concerns have been raised in response to a ‘smart meter’ deal involving tech giant Amazon.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
CEFC backs e-bikes
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing a new ‘micromobility’ start-up, as demand for deliveries grows.
Coal plan firm funded
A Queensland company has received a $3.6m grant to further plans for a new coal power station, despite its lack of experience.
Study finds only minor offsets
New analysis shows governments are not requiring companies to increase their offsets.
Sydney Uni plots green path
The University of Sydney has announced a new commitment to a pathway of net zero emissions.
Taylor wants CEFC re-directed
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) could soon direct funds towards gas projects ...
Sun charges water works
SA Water is powering its drinking water operations on the Eyre Peninsula with energy from the Sun.
Activists block Adani road
Traditional owners and protestors have blocked a road to the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
Coal mine cuts half of staff
Plans to halve the workforce at Peabody Energy's Wambo Underground Mine in NSW have been laid out.
New record for green generation
A new record has been set for variable renewable energy (VRE) across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Prelude quietly paused
Prelude FLNG - the world's largest floating LNG factory - remains in shutdown, leaving some to question its future.
WA defends against shortage
WA has updated its domestic gas policy to protect its supply of onshore gas.
Safety fears over new line
A regional council is concerned that a new powerline could put water bomber pilots’ lives at risk.
AER wants allowance input
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) wants input on its planned reforms for more efficient network pricing.
Funds to tackle Alice challenge
The Federal Government has announced $2.17 million to support the Alice Springs Future Grid Project.