Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - July, 2014
Everyday Australians are driving down demand for electricity at a fairly high rate, as rooftop solar and energy-efficient devices take hold.
Concrete claims fail to solidify for CFMEU probe
Accusations of industrial blackmail and illegal conduct have come to light in recent sittings of the royal commission into trade unions.
Local gas and pragmatism in union's new view
The new head of the Australian Workers’' Union is moving away from the plans laid by his predecessor, and pushing for better protection of some domestic resources.
New app from GovHack shines light on energy cost
An energy-saving app has been built from datasets released for GovHack – a national programming competition.
Potential builds for energetic new face
Some high-tech building projects could be a sign of the future of intelligent structural design.
Some spared by weekend repeal change
The next version of the carbon tax repeal bill will include big fines for energy companies that do not pass savings on to customers.
Muir takes the wheel on ARENA funding
An unlikely saviour has emerged for an important government body aimed at bringing more renewable energy to Australia.
Coal swap could bring more sun to SA
A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.
Energetic rubbish to dump hundreds of jobs
A US company is working on a $1.25 billion bio-energy project, which could see rubbish and human waste turned into electricity for Iran.
Family figures fail to slow storming tax repeal
Economists say that the repeal of the carbon and mining taxes could cost households much more than they save.
Unions say details leaking ahead of proper inquiry
As the Royal Commission into union corruption gets underway this week a number of figures say they are already facing inquiry, as details and evidence are leaked to the media
Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift
A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.
Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal
The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.
Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV
An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.
Abbott's maths backwards on green costs
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered a damning criticism of renewable energy, slamming the technology as the leading factor behind high Australian energy prices.