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Free midday power just the start for energy equity

Zero-cost daytime energy is about capitalising on Australia's solar success story but more could be done to ensure renters and apartment occupants benefit.

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

The Sunshine State's coal-fired power stations are set to operate longer in a move some critics worry risks unreliability and higher bills.

Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station could close six years early

Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station could close six years early

Crisafulli government wants coal plants to run longer – reversing previous Queensland Labor government’s plans to end reliance on coal power by 2035

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Coalition’s gas plan unlikely to lower prices and could push up greenhouse gas emissions, experts say

Body representing the gas industry says Peter Dutton’s plan is a ‘damaging market intervention that will drive away investment’

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Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Electric vehicles will not be adopted at rates necessary to reach emissions targets, an inquiry has heard, without tax and financial incentives.

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

Extending life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station is ‘deeply disappointing’, green groups say

NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’

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Consumer groups criticise energy companies charging solar panel owners for exporting power

Consumer groups criticise energy companies charging solar panel owners for exporting power

Critics argue change could lead to people installing smaller solar power systems so they aren’t penalised for exporting excess energy during the day

The Guardian - AU

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

The Guardian - AU

Taxpayers slugged $120m to $150m a year to keep Eraring open: report

Taxpayers slugged $120m to $150m a year to keep Eraring open: report

Report puts cost of keeping Eraring open at $120m-$150m a year

Newcastle Herald

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Australia could use a "secret weapon" to share the country's wealth of sunshine, kickstart the stalled energy transition and permanently reduce power bills.

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