Australian Federal Government

Whyalla, the South Australian steel town once said to be destined for wipe-out, stands at the forefront of a global renewable energy race. The post Wind, solar and green hydrogen to save Whyalla from Coalition’s promised wipe-out appeared first o...

Federal and state governments finalise funding for hydrogen hub expected to lead to $13 billion of investments, but still no word on hydrogen electrolyser and power plant tender winners. The post Funding finalised for massive Port Bonython hydrogen hub...

AEMC sets in motion one of the most important reforms to the Australian energy market in decades, factoring emissions reduction into rule making and decision making. The post A final blow to fossil fuels? Environment embedded in grid rules appeared fir...

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering joins calls for government to be more ambitious with its energy targets – net zero by 2035. The post “Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero ta...

Developments in EV markets and retail electricity markets deliver much hope for a rapid energy transition, and much food for thought.   The post I’m buying an EV. The generosity of some EV charging and solar export tariffs surprised me appeared first o...

Federal Government urged to facet-track net zero target to 2035 to try and avoid the worst impacts of warming on an already vulnerable Australia. The post “We should lead:” Australia urged to fast track net zero to 2035, as El Niño declared...

The federal Coalition's now ideological push for nuclear power – a technology it refused to countenance in 10 years of government – is taking a truly bizarre turn. The post The stunning stupidity of the Coalition nuclear push is now in plain view appea...