Energy

Peter Dutton says gas is ‘incredibly important’ and will lower bills.
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Politics
Ellen Ransley

‘Torpedoing credibility’: Fresh stoush in power bill battle

The Albanese Government claims Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is ‘torpedoing his own credibility’ in the latest round of the political fight over Australia’s energy future. 

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Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton speaks to media, Brisbane, Friday, December 13, 2024. (AAP Image/Russell Freeman) NO ARCHIVING RUSSELL FREEMAN
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Australia
Ellen Ransley and Nicola Smith

Dutton reveals nuclear details he says will ‘keep lights on’

Coalition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to ‘keep the lights on’ while unveiling a $331 billion plan to introduce nuclear energy to Australia by the mid-2030s.

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A fiery clash between Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his opposition shadow Ted O’Brien set the scene for one of the most ideological battles of the election.
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Energy
Nicola Smith

Can the Coalition actually get nuclear power up and running?

A fiery clash between Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his opposition shadow Ted O’Brien set the scene for one of the most ideological battles of the election. Nicola Smith cuts to the heart of the debate.

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Canberra boasts some of the most energy efficient homes in the country.
Energy
Jacob Shteyman

New homes lead way in energy efficiency and lower bills

The nation’s capital boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock are lagging causing higher electricity bills.

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The Coalition is preparing to release costings this week for its plan to build nuclear reactors across the country, Peter Dutton has confirmed.
Politics
Katina Curtis & Matt Mckenzie

CSIRO finds nuclear power priciest, Liberal numbers to come

Energy gurus at the national science body still believe nuclear power will be more expensive than alternatives, as a political fight over the merits of the generation source heats up.

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Will the Government take control of your air-conditioner temperature settings? (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Max Corstorphan

How Government could control your air-con temperature

A top university professor has revealed how governments could soon control your air-conditioning temperature, putting it into ‘economy mode’ on a hot day.

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The Government continues to back renewables even as the market operator warns the rampant uptake of solar panels threatens to push the shaky power grid to its limit and trigger major blackouts.
Australia
Georgina Noack

No need for ‘always on power’ despite blackout risk, Bowen

The Government continues to back renewables even as the market operator warns the rampant uptake of solar panels threatens to push the shaky power grid to its limit and trigger major blackouts.

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Critics say fossil fuel giants must return capital to shareholders rather than increased production. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Energy
Marion Rae

Call for super funds to pump gas giants for change

An analysis of the way some of the biggest superannuation funds vote at shareholder meetings suggests they're backing down over the expansion of oil and gas.

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Chris Minns has been slammed for his dishwasher warning as the State braces for blackouts in sweltering heat.
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Australia
Georgina Noack and Nicola Smith

Dishwasher warning slammed as NSW braces for blackouts

NSW Premier Chris Minns’ warning to locals to turn off their dishwashers has been slammed by the Coalition as the State braces for blackouts amid a sweltering heatwave.

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Mark Hutchinson runs Fortescue’s energy division.
Business
Adrian Rauso

Fortescue energy chief apologises to staff

Andrew Forrest has leapt to the defence of Fortescue’s gay employees, forcing the company’s green energy boss — an evangelical Christian — to apologise.

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With the northern hemisphere bracing for a severe winter, there’s fresh fears over the world’s gas supplies.
Business
The Economist

Is the world sleepwalking into another gas crisis?

With the northern hemisphere heading into winter there are fresh fears that prices will spike once again.

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On 50 occasions between January to September 2022, ASIC said Macquarie breached market integrity rules by permitting three clients to place suspicious orders. 
Energy
Daniel Newell

Big bank’s record-breaking fine over dodgy energy trades

Macquarie Bank’s repeated failures to spot suspicious activity on the electricity futures market has cost it almost $5 million and a stinging reprimand from the corporate regulator.

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The dusky sea snake
Business
Matt Mckenzie

Another slippery problem for Browse gas plans

The Federal Government has ruled out a review of Browse Basin oil and gas projects after listing a new endangered species — with no impact expected to Woodside Energy’s $29 billion LNG plans. 

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Plans to overhaul consultation rules for the offshore gas industry will not be abandoned, according to Resources Minister Madeleine King.
Energy
Dan Jervis-Bardy

‘Lack of clarity’: Industry turns up heat on offshore laws

The Albanese Government has been forced to defend its commitment to overhauling consultation rules for offshore gas projects, three months after the forced scrapping of ‘lawfare’ prevention legislation.

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Minister for Environment Tanya Plibersek has approved Australia’s biggest solar farm days after blocking a $1b gold mine.
Politics
Max Corstorphan

Plibersek greenlights solar farm to power other countries

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is handing out red and green lights like candy, first blocking a gold mine and now approving a solar farm backed by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.

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