Long delay on EV deliveries hits Comcar fleet switch-out With delays of more than 12 months on EV deliveries to private customers, will a government department get bumped up the queue? The Canberra Times · Feb 11, 2023
Climate groups fear a key government policy to drive down emissions will instead push them up Climate advocates are insisting changes be made to one of the federal government's key emissions-reduction tools, warning it currently risks perversely allowing emissions to increase. ABC News · Feb 10, 2023
Moderate Liberals push back against party move to oppose safeguard mechanism reform Paul Fletcher and Simon Birmingham said to be concerned about consequences of opposing Labor’s plan to facilitate below-baseline crediting The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023
Will Steffen, ‘courageous’ climate scientist, dies in Canberra aged 75 Steffen remembered as a ‘truly leading thinker’ and someone who influenced scientific agenda and governments worldwide The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023
Survey to support new energy jobs, regions A new survey is mapping the workforce implications of electrification, with 60,000 clean energy jobs expected to be created by 2025 - mostly in the regions. AAP · Jan 30, 2023
Paul Broad's Snowy Hydro Kurri power project emails to Chris Bowen made public under FOI FOI emails between Paul Broad and Chris Bowen Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2023
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says price cap is having an impact on reducing energy prices Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the government's energy relief plan, issuing new figures that show a drop in forecast wholesale electricity prices for 2023. ABC News · Jan 21, 2023
Praise pours in for outgoing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy. Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023
Why community batteries could be the next step in the solar power revolution This year the federal government will begin rolling out 400 community batteries to store excess energy produced by households — an initiative that is expected to prompt an uptick in solar panel purchases. ABC News · Jan 18, 2023
Gas customers to face bill shock despite cost-of-living measures Gas price increases have prompted fresh scrutiny of the Albanese government's energy market intervention. The Canberra Times · Jan 18, 2023
Three issues will decide if Labor’s climate policy is a success – what the government does next is key Carbon credits are about to play a central role in Australia’s climate response The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023
Minister talks up a new dawn for Sun Cable A collapsed renewable solar energy plan to export electricity from the NT to Singapore still has enormous potential, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. AAP · Jan 12, 2023
Power stations exempt from Labor's emissions safeguard scheme The spokesperson said this meant that the "electricity emissions for facilities such as Tomago Aluminium" would not included in the count. Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2023
Major renewables conference for SA South Australia has been chosen to host a major international conference focussing on the renewable energy sector. AAP · Jan 11, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023 Australia must not rely on emissions offsets if it is serious about climate crisis, Ian Chubb says Head of carbon credit system review says absolute emissions cuts must be priority as Albanese government weighs up limits on use of credits
AAP · Jan 10, 2023 Carbon border tariff on the table The government is considering a tariff on polluting imports so that Australian firms covered by environmental regulations can remain competitive.
ABC News · Jan 10, 2023 Federal government to lower emissions ceiling on biggest polluters by 4.9 per cent each year The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on allowable emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030.
AAP · Jan 10, 2023 Big emitters get help to manage emissions New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.
The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023 PM tours another flood zone as storm clouds gather on carbon cuts The government weathers controversy over a key part of its plans for carbon cuts.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2023 Chubb review recommends new integrity body for Australian carbon credits scheme Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions
AAP · Jan 9, 2023 Carbon market sound but needs improvement An independent review of Australia's carbon credit scheme has found the scheme is sound but says after 11 years of operation there is room for improvement.
ABC News · Jan 5, 2023 Snowy Hydro could change our electricity grid and bring cheap power. But we have to build it Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a water-fuelled dream of cheap, clean electricity. But to make it happen, there are hurdles needing to be overcome.
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022 ‘Wonderful mother’ killed by police car chasing suspected stolen vehicle Officers in Greater Manchester said the incident has been referred to the police watchdog
AAP · Dec 22, 2022 Industry outcry at 'heavy-handed' gas cap Australia's oil and gas industry group has labelled Labor's energy relief measures "heavy-handed" after a $1 billion gas project expansion was paused.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022 More than £150k taken off Greater Manchester criminals and used for good causes Arrests in Oldham have risen by more than 50pc in the last 12 months