Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
The Australian Competition Tribunal will allow the sale of New South Wales power assets, overturning an ACCC decision.
Water worries and gas calls for NSW Nationals
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the NSW government should share gas royalties with landowners, but that he would die before creating a domestic reservation.
Big billions give GE power in France
One of the world’s best-known companies will buy a power outfit for over $17 billion.
Concentration key to bringing sunny times nationwide
If engineers just concentrate, they may be able to replace most of our power networks with solar technologies.
Minister wants SA to jump for federal funds
The Assistant Minister for Infrastructure says South Australia should get involved in the Federal Government’s infrastructure-linked hand-outs from the $5 billion Asset Recycling Initiative.
Nuclear nod from former hater
At a recent industry conference, a prominent environmental consultant said Australia and the world need to embrace nuclear power.
Poor price keeps hitting once rich regions
The Singleton Chamber of Commerce says it has become a victim of the diminished global coal price, with low demand hitting businesses hard in rural New South Wales.
Use down, cost up in latest energy stats
Australian households use four per cent less electricity than they did four years ago, but the value of that electricity has risen, new statistics say.
Lines drawn, options passed in vote to kill anti-green bill
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lives on for now, and the Prime Minister has been handed his first option for a double dissolution.
Smart-phone radiation detectors tested
A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Abbott's hat trick in pro-coal climate
The Prime Minister continues to skirt the importance of investment in renewable energy, saying that Australia should focus on “affordable” energy, and that fighting climate change can be done without harming fossil fuel industries.
Building a better industry with new custom hub
Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.
Car plans laid bare to drive open interest
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.
Months of power darken solar schemes
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt pledged the re-funding of a half-billion-dollar solar roof scheme in the election run-up, but now appears to have found just $2 million to pay for it.
Private millions needed for new northern power
Government and industry figures are circling around the plans for a new base load power station in north Queensland.
Solar link shines light on need for new sources
Australian researchers are boosting their technological ties with the US, and energy efficiency will be the big winner.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.
Gov. goes 'Yes' on power sale, fails expert checks
One expert has slammed the New South Wales Government’s plan for a partial sale of the electricity network.
Slurry spill's hurried clean-up complete
The Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park has started again after gaining approval from authorities after a shut-down following a spill.
Energetic office space does more than its bit
A building in Norway has become the world's first to be renovated to produce more energy than it consumes.