The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Transgrid under pressure as NSW inquiry examines how failed backup generators left Broken Hill in the dark

NSW premier Chris Minns says state’s far west let down by privatisation after region’s only working large-scale emergency generator failed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Let’s tax carbon: Ross Garnaut on why the time is right for a second shot at carbon pricing

Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as the renewable energy superpower of the zero-carbon world economy. For the time being, we have favourable international settings for using our opportunity.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

Through the roof: how a Brisbane shed is turning old solar panels into silver and copper

Australia’s solar waste problem – identified as a priority by the federal government in 2016 – is becoming larger and more urgent

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024

Geothermal Power Could Produce Abundant Clean Energy, If We Let It

Geothermal projects promise nearly limitless energy, but they are being stymied by environmental policies.

Reason · Oct 22, 2024

What are heat pumps and can they save you money in the long-run?

Energy experts tell Lisa Salmon how heat pumps a good investment for your pocket and the planet.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Milestone for Australia's giant connection cord to Asia

Solar energy from a massive array on a former cattle station, sent through a subsea cable, could soon power Singapore after conditional approval was granted.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, report warns

ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2024

Matt Kean lambasts ‘wild fantasy’ of former Coalition colleagues to extend coal power and build nuclear plants

Climate Change Authority chair says Peter Dutton’s energy policy would drive up electricity bills and deter investment in renewables

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024

More than 1,000 homes linked to £20bn green energy grid expected to be built in Highlands

Subsidiary of electricity firm SSE signs ‘unique and novel’ employment and social housing deal with local councils

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024