Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
An energy-saving app has been built from datasets released for GovHack – a national programming competition.
Potential builds for energetic new face
Some high-tech building projects could be a sign of the future of intelligent structural design.
Some spared by weekend repeal change
The next version of the carbon tax repeal bill will include big fines for energy companies that do not pass savings on to customers.
Muir takes the wheel on ARENA funding
An unlikely saviour has emerged for an important government body aimed at bringing more renewable energy to Australia.
Coal swap could bring more sun to SA
A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.
Energetic rubbish to dump hundreds of jobs
A US company is working on a $1.25 billion bio-energy project, which could see rubbish and human waste turned into electricity for Iran.
Family figures fail to slow storming tax repeal
Economists say that the repeal of the carbon and mining taxes could cost households much more than they save.
Unions say details leaking ahead of proper inquiry
As the Royal Commission into union corruption gets underway this week a number of figures say they are already facing inquiry, as details and evidence are leaked to the media
Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift
A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.
Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal
The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.
Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV
An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.
Abbott's maths backwards on green costs
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered a damning criticism of renewable energy, slamming the technology as the leading factor behind high Australian energy prices.
Power supply claims life, brings call to check ticks
A faulty USB is being blamed for a NSW woman’s death, and has prompted calls to check that even low-power adapters are properly certified.
Smelters want exemption for huge energy use
Twenty-five Coalition lower house MPs have signed a petition asking for the aluminium smelting industry to be exempt from the Renewable Energy Target (RET).
Supply leaks sought by pipe-loving robot
A new robot could save millions of dollars across energy, water and gas pipe networks.
Textiles and sunlight shine in Techstyle Haus
Entrants in the 2014 Solar Decathlon Europe have shown what the energy-conscious house of the future may include.
New uranium underway in SA
Australia has added to its uranium repertoire with the opening of the Four Mile mine in South Australia.
Power sale red-light reversed to let AGL buy bigger
The Australian Competition Tribunal will allow the sale of New South Wales power assets, overturning an ACCC decision.
Water worries and gas calls for NSW Nationals
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the NSW government should share gas royalties with landowners, but that he would die before creating a domestic reservation.
Big billions give GE power in France
One of the world’s best-known companies will buy a power outfit for over $17 billion.
Concentration key to bringing sunny times nationwide
If engineers just concentrate, they may be able to replace most of our power networks with solar technologies.