Renewables
Not in my back paddock: Farmers’ power lines protest goes to town
The mounting community backlash against new transmission lines needed to shift the electricity grid from coal-fired power to renewable energy looms as a crucial fight for federal and state governments.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Latest
Farmers get multimillion-dollar offers for hosting power lines, but some still rail against ‘blight’
Victorian landowners are concerned they will be short-changed by compensation payments for an electricity transmission project that will connect renewable energy to the grid.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Thousands of Labor members take climate challenge to Albanese
The prime minister will face calls for greater ambition on climate change as well as questions over the AUKUS pact.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Opinion
How I learnt to stop worrying and love Biden’s IRA
Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act is transforming energy policy in the US and Australia needs to get with the program, fast.
- by Nick O'Malley
Clean energy push hits hurdle amid fight over farmland
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a farmer revolt over plans for vast networks of power lines needed to shift the electricity grid from coal-fired to renewable energy.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
AGL is among the most toxic companies on earth, says Cannon-Brookes
Before Mike Cannon-Brookes’ intervention, AGL had planned to continue burning coal at some of Australia’s largest power stations until well in the 2040s.
- by Nick Toscano
Diggers and Dealers: Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech
The silvery-grey metal is the latest “pit to grid” sensation for electricity system operators, although most people have never heard of it.
- by Marion Rae
Exclusive
Energy
Spanish renewables giant sounds stark warning on Australian projects
It is the builder of Australia’s biggest wind farm, and its CEO says bad behaviour within the renewable sector could put community support for future projects at risk.
- by Rob Harris
Explainer
Ethical living
The magnetic appeal of induction cooktops (plus other ways to go electric)
With gas now on the nose, householders are switching to green electricity. Where do you start? And how far can you go?
- by Angus Holland
Chasing copper: Rio Tinto says steel production in China at saturation point
The mining giant says growth in iron ore demand will come from India and other countries in Asia.
- by Simon Johanson
‘Incredibly disappointing’: Environmentalists question Minns’ call on gas
NSW will not follow Victoria’s ban on new gas connections, but environmental groups have questioned how the state will meet its emissions targets.
- by Max Maddison