Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Forrest doubts recession concern
Australia’s richest man says there is “not a snowflake’s chance in hell” of a global recession this year.
AEMO caps gas rort
AEMO has suspended the wholesale electricity spot market after companies failed to supply ...
AEMO caps QLD price
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has imposed a price cap on the electricity market for the first time ever in Queensland.
Call to tighten green credits
Experts warn that loose renewable energy certificates could undermine emissions reduction efforts.
Coal crunch forces response
Australia’s energy woes are being exacerbated by coal-fired generator outages.
Gas lobby blames coal
Australia’s major gass lobby says spot price markets and coal failures are behind recent pressure on power prices.
NSW plans green spend
The NSW Government says it will invest $1.2 billion over the next 10 years into renewable energy.
Snowy slowing at bad time
More delays suggest Snowy Hydro will not be the saviour that the former LNP government claimed it would.
Victoria warns power firms
Victoria’s energy regulator says energy retailers who dump customers without offering competitive price plans could lose their licence.
Missed emissions measured
Experts have found massive underreporting of direct coal mine methane emissions.
Firm fined for ignoring devices
EnergyAustralia has received the largest ever penalty imposed under Australia's national energy retail law.
Gas issues flow to Bowen
Newly appointed climate and energy minister Chris Bowen is starting his new job by diving headlong into an energy market crisis.
See-through solar improved
Australian researchers are working on transparent solar glass that could allow buildings to power themselves.
Solar grazing praised
Farmers say allowing their sheep to graze under solar panels appears to have improved their fleece.
Wind farm rules shift
The Victorian Government is amending planning laws to protect a wind farm from legal challenges.
New Acland expansion moving
New Hope Group says it is one step closer to approval of its Stage 3 coal mine expansion in Queensland, but challenges remain.