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Green power target will require 'huge' investment surge

A huge surge of investment will be needed for the government to achieve its green energy ambitions, senators have been told.

AAP · May 22, 2023

‘A new agenda’: State and federal ministers agree to revamp energy security oversight

A gas code of conduct will enforce fair prices and support the power supply as energy ministers back more resources for grid connections

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

$Climate Change Minister says jurisdictions outside NT will help offset Beetaloo gas fracking emissions$

Climate Change Minister says jurisdictions outside NT will help offset Beetaloo gas fracking emissions

The federal Climate Change Minister indicates other states and territories may be called upon to help the government meet Recommendation 9.8 of the NT's Pepper Inquiry, ensuring no net increase in carbon emissions.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

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Peter Dutton claims Labor wants ‘gas gone’ and urges sector to fight intervention

Opposition leader criticises government policies including the price cap, which Treasury has estimated saved households $230 on power bills

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023

VicGrid says residents are 'confused' over transmission lines planned for the south-east

Residents in line to host renewable energy infrastructure thought they knew the ground rules, but say they remain confused and in the dark about plans for transmission lines across their region.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Households offered $1bn help in budget to install energy saving measures

Low-cost loans for double glazing, solar panels and other improvements should benefit more than 100,000 households, while $2bn is set aside for hydrogen projects

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

Alan Kohler: Reduce emissions? Fine, but we need to do much, much more than that

Grim report about carbon sequestration being vital on top of reducing emissions to save Earth scored scant media attention. That's a tragedy.

The New Daily · May 7, 2023

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces new Net Zero Authority to help transition from coal-fired generation

The new government-led agency — the Net Zero Authority — will help reskill workers in mining and coal-fired generation and provide more funding for renewable energy.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Labor’s net zero authority wins backing after workers call for help to leave fossil fuel industry

Energy minister says body will ‘focus like a laser on any obstacles to job creation and investment’

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

Former Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad labels 80 per cent renewable energy target 'bulls**t'

A bitter rift between the former boss of state-owned power provider Snowy Hydro and federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has widened following claims Labor's green energy plans are not achievable.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Australian budget expected to include national energy authority, unions say

Union leaders anticipate authority to help redeploy workers ahead of looming coal-fired power station closures

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Liddell Power Station closure won't create energy 'supply crunch'

With NSW's 52-year-old Liddell coal-fired power generator going offline this Friday, Climate Change and Energy Minister says the government is "playing a catch-up game" to provide clean energy.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

Gas price caps due to be extended until mid-2025

A $12-per-gigajoule cap on gas costs will be stretched out for more than a year under a proposed code of conduct for the sector.

The New Daily · Apr 26, 2023

Government plans extension of gas price cap by 18 months, lengthening extraordinary market intervention

Gas prices were capped for 2023 after warnings of massive price increases were forecast. Now the government wants to extend its extraordinary intervention in the market, saying gas companies shouldn't "revert to normal" next year.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2023

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The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023

Cost stalling sales of electric vehicles as Aussies opt for petrol cars

A battle on fuel standards is shaping up as pivotal for electric vehicles in Australia, with new data showing they're still too pricey.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

New electric vehicle discount to cut $2500 off loans

A $40 million program will cut the price of electric vehicle loans for some buyers in a new national scheme.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Could this tiny town in the Northern Territory hold the key to Australia's energy future?

For decades, air conditioners, lights, TVs and fridges would be cut off multiple times a week – sometimes multiple times a day – in the tiny town of Jabiru. Now industry experts want the micro-grid replicated across Australia.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023

Labor’s electric vehicle policy drives Australia forward – but not far

While committing to a fuel-efficiency standard is an important step, a shift to clean cars alone won’t get us where we need to be

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023

Labor’s EV policy launch a ‘missed opportunity’ for national consistency, Bridget McKenzie says

Shadow infrastructure minister says road user charging should not be ruled out and accuses government of ‘stalling’ with consultation

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Electric car innovations win $70 million charging boost

Innovative ways to charge electric cars at home, work and in public areas are the focus of a new $70 million fund designed to fuel the transport transition.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

Australia finally has an electric vehicle strategy. How does it stack up?

Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy, released today, details the government’s long-awaited plans to accelerate the adoption of these vehicles.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

New policy to hit accelerator on electric car arrivals

Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Labor’s electric vehicle strategy promises new fuel efficiency standard and battery recycling

Policy contains no new incentives to buy EVs but does aim to improve charging infrastructure

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

With emissions cap for car makers on the table, motor industry urges government to be 'ambitious'

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

Labor’s ‘quite ambitious’ electric vehicle strategy expected to be released this week

Chris Bowen is expected to introduce an EV and vehicle fuel efficiency standards policy this week

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