The Government has formally ditched the Clean Energy Target for the new National Energy Guarantee which will push a return to coal, scrap renewables subsidies …
Coalition gives strongest signal yet that it will ditch CET and subsidies on renewables
The coalition government gave a strong signal that it will ditch the Clean Energy Target (CET), with Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg saying that the electricity …
Snowy Hydro says expansion will provide cheaper power than batteries but critics dismiss claims
Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad claims that energy produced through the expansion of the massive hydroelectric plant is a much cheaper option than Elon Musk’s …
Queensland LNG deal could lead to even higher gas prices
Energy analysts have warned that industrial gas users might still end up paying double recent prices despite the fact that the Prime Minister hammered out …
Essential Energy accused of scaremongering tactics over bushfires warning
Essential Energy has been accused of scaremongering about the risks of bushfires and blackouts as it attempts to justify price increase demands. Craig Memery of …
61% of Liberal voters want a Clean Energy Target
A poll by the Climate Council has found that 61% of Liberal supporters want the Turnbull Government to deliver and implement a Clean Energy Target …
Essential Energy accused of pushing for 25% price gouge
NSW government-owned Essential Energy has been accused of price gouging by seeking a 25% increase in electricity rates for rural customers, even though an internal …
Gas crisis three times bigger than originally thought – PM
Gas giants and state governments have been ordered by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to shore up supply or face strict export limits in the face …
British billionaire acquires majority stake in South Australia’s renewables based Zen Energy
British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta, who purchased the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia earlier this year, has acquired a majority stake in renewable energy based company …
Sustainability, reliability and affordability of electricity needs broad approach – ACCC Chairman Rod Sims
The current energy crisis can only be solved with a comprehensive approach and there is no silver bullet solution issues of sustainability, reliability and affordability …