Posted December 05, 2019 07:34:31 Photo: PeakSmart air conditioners can be remotely turned down by the power company to cut energy use. (ABC News) Late morning, as the temperature rises, Peter Casey reaches for the…
Posted December 04, 2019 00:21:51 Photo: From December until the end of February, most of Australia is forecast to have a high chance of experiencing warmer than average maximum temperatures. (Supplied: AEMO) Related Story: Federal-state…
The ability to transport electricity long distances transformed the way we live, bringing cheap energy to people’s homes. But technological advances are causing ruptures in the traditional power grid and changing the way energy is…
Posted December 01, 2019 05:41:14 Photo: Rooftop solar power is mandatory at Alkimos Beach, a new suburb in Perth’s north. (ABC News: Briana Shepherd) In Western Australia, one of the sunniest landscapes in the world,…
Posted November 25, 2019 15:40:29 Photo: The NT has the potential to lead the country in solar energy, but uptake has been slower than other jurisdictions. (Supplied: Quality Solar NT) As some states race ahead…
Posted November 22, 2019 15:02:10 Photo: Anthony Albanese is using a series of speeches to outline his vision for Labor. (ABC News: Tamara Penniket) Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has outlined his economic vision for Labor,…
Updated November 19, 2019 09:25:47 Photo: Loy Yang B was scheduled to close around 2048, but Alinta’s boss says it will be earlier than that. (ABC News: Jean Edwards) Energy giant Alinta is threatening an…
Victoria has asked the Morrison government to fast-track work on the KerangLink – a transmission line increasing power transfer capability between the Snowy area and Melbourne – ahead of Friday’s long-delayed meeting of federal and…
Posted November 15, 2019 09:47:27 Explosive new documents obtained under Freedom of Information show Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan was warned Carnegie Clean Energy was a financial risk — scoring just 1.6 out of 10…
Updated November 14, 2019 06:43:27 Photo: Firefighters have been working around the clock for almost a week to keep fires under control. (Facebook: QFES) Queensland’s firefighters will today concentrate again on strengthening containment lines and…