Energy efficiency employs more people than coal, oil or gas: report
We know energy efficiency is the low-hanging fruit of emissions reduction and lower bills, but a new report shows it's also a major job creator, with plenty more potential.
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Australia could be 100% renewables at current rate of wind and solar installs
If the current rates of wind and solar deployment continue, Australia could be at 100% renewables by 2032, and meet its economy wide Paris commitment in 2025, at little cost.
Australia could be 100% renewables by 2032 at current rate of wind and solar installs
If the current rates of wind and solar deployment continue, Australia could be at 100% renewables by 2032, and meet its economy-wide Paris commitment in 2025, at little cost.
New “performance” electric motorbike unveiled by Australia’s Fonzarelli
Sydney's very own electric moped maker launches new X1 performance model - and it's literally driving out the door.
Canberra should lead Australia on EV adoption: It wouldn’t cost much
Estimates suggest it would cost just $5m for the federal government to begin shifting half its car fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Sales in the gutter
It has been a great year for solar, but as we reveal today, there are still some disturbing sales practices taking place. Customers be warned.
AEMC flags plan to lower costs, improve efficiency of demand response
Energy consumer advocates note "welcome changes" in draft determination proposing “enhancements” to improve emergency demand response mechanism.
Renewable hydrogen power plant step closer in Port Lincoln
A green hydrogen power plant facility in South Australia is a step closer to completion with announcement of a generator supplier.
AGL says it’s getting serious about storage, both batteries and pumped hydro
AGL unveils new pumped hydro proposal for NSW, and flags a new battery storage plan for households as it prepares for energy transition.
AGL has a plan: Milk coal assets while preparing for energy transition
AGL has a plan, and it should not come as a surprise to anyone: Milk its huge coal assets for everything they are worth, while preparing for the tricky part of preparing for the energy transition.