Electric car owners could save hundreds of dollars a year under the solar sharer scheme. Here’s how New research shows who benefits most from the federal solar sharer plans The Guardian - AU · Sep 8
Destroyed in 2005, reborn through LNG: Inside America's unlikely energy powerhouse Cameron Parish, once devastated by Hurricane Rita, now leads America's liquefied natural gas boom. This transformation brings billions in revenue and reshapes global energy flows. The parish has become a vital LNG export hub, a turnaround once deemed impossible. Europe increasingly relies on American LNG amid geopolitical tensions and supply… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Wind, solar and heat pumps offer EU escape from LNG dependence by 2030, study says If the EU meets its solar and wind deployment targets, it could cut gas demand by around one-quarter by 2030, with savings that could exceed the amount of LNG the bloc is expected to import from Qatar. But Europe's climate and energy transition is giving China a unique opportunity. Euronews · Jul 28
Japan's newspaper-printed solar cells could turn almost any surface into a power generator For decades, solar power has largely meant one thing: rigid silicon panels fixed to rooftops or spread across vast solar farms. Japan is pursuing a very different idea. Instead of heavy glass modules, researchers and manufacturers are developing ultra-thin, flexible solar cells that can be produced using high-speed printing techniques… The Times of India · Jul 13
Australian homes lead the world in solar. But businesses are falling behind Australia leads world in residential solar per capita with 22GW installed but commercial and industrial sector has deployed only a quarter of that The Guardian - AU · Jun 8
Fossil fuel imports have dropped across the EU since war on Iran - except in these three countries While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them". Euronews · Jun 6
Landlord inaction on energy upgrades stops renters saving $20bn on power bills in a decade Property owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research finds The Guardian - AU · May 26
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuels India and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil and manage rising costs. However, challenges remain in developing supply chains and ensuring vehicle compatibility. Experts also highlight environmental concerns related to crop-based biofuel production. The shift towards… The Economic Times · May 15
Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia Nations across Asia are pushing for the use of more biofuels in transportation in order to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels, which have been disrupted by the Iran war The Independent UK · May 15
Two-thirds of Europe's LNG imports to come from the US amid increased reliance Europe is expected to source almost two-thirds of its liquefied natural gas imports from the US in 2026, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Euronews · May 13
How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gas The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth The Independent UK · Mar 5
Weak climate targets mean UK banks risk missing out on ‘enormous opportunity’ of Africa’s renewable energy boom IN FOCUS: ‘Africa will need hundreds of billions of dollars annually by 2030 if it is to meet energy access and development goals,’ one financial expert tells The Independent. Nick Ferris reports The Independent UK · Feb 5
Holiday Blackouts Sweep Puerto Rico: Could Solar Modular Energy Be An Answer? Thought leaders have long debated how to best aid Puerto Rico in its transition toward resource efficiency, stability and accessibility. Many, however, believe that this transformation must start with Boricuas themselves. Latin Times · Jan 6
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2025 Why are Australians paying so much for gas – and will Labor’s new scheme bring down prices? LNG export market and lack of competition have driven up bills across the country – but experts say era of cheap gas is ‘going, going, gone’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025 ‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025 Queensland coalmines marked for closure ‘uneconomic’, analysis shows, despite sector blaming royalties scheme Findings show ‘zombie mines’ often restarted during coal price spikes and mothballed as prices return to normal levels
Euronews · Sep 18, 2025 EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report While gas entering the bloc via pipeline is decreasing, liquefied natural gas is set to increase casting doubts on the bloc’s green undertakings.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025 Australians could cut power bills by 90% if they made their homes more energy efficient, report finds Debate on how to generate energy ‘important but misses the point’, analyst says, when you can get such savings by using solar, batteries and efficient appliances
International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025 Thailand's Gas Gamble: How Policy Missteps and Private Gains Drive Up Power Bills Thailand's growing dependence on costly LNG imports is driving up electricity prices for households, while elite-connected firms like Gulf Energy and PTT profit. Critics cite regulatory capture, policy delays, and energy mismanagement as the public bears the burden.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025 How to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank – or the planet Australians in southern states are shivering through a cold start to winter. Here are the most carbon (and wallet) friendly ways to heat your home
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Spending billions on unclean, risky energy? What a nuclear waste Letters: Readers respond to the energy secretary’s announcement of the new £14.2bn Sizewell C power station and Rolls-Royce winning the contract to develop small modular reactors
AAP · Apr 15, 2025 No 'band-aid solution': sweating coal risky business Proper maintenance is the answer to ageing coal generator reliability issues, the coalition has countered in response to more questions about its nuclear plan.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025 Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan could lead to major electricity shortages, analysis says Coalition’s proposal overestimates the reliability of Australia’s ageing coal generators, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025 The Coalition wants to fast-track gas approvals. Would it lower your power bill? Coalition’s pledges to increase supply and thereby reduce energy prices for Australians are eye-catching – but do they stack up?