Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - August, 2018
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
APA boss says probe not needed
The ACCC’s immense powers make a royal commission into the energy sector unnecessary, an industry leader says.
CSIRO plan to tap hydro rise
CSIRO has laid out a plan for Australia to maximise its role in the growing hydrogen industry.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Musks ditches private move
Tesla will remain a public company after Elon Musk announced he has given up plans to take it private.
NSW lights up LED plan
The NSW Government will spend $72 million from its Climate Change Fund to help businesses and households reduce energy costs.
Unclear future could harm industry
An energy expert says Australia’s unclear power policies could lead to an expert brain drain.
Council welcomes solar dawn
Some rural councils are celebrating a renewable energy boom in Queensland.
Musk matters take toll on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given what appears to have been a costly interview.
Native rights at risk in Adani appeal
Traditional owners who oppose the Adani mine are at risk of having their native title rights extinguished.
PM makes new NEG moves
The Prime Minister has announced more changes to the NEG in a bid to appease conservative uproar.
Union hit with cartel charge
Criminal charges have been laid against the CFMMEU and its ACT secretary over alleged cartel conduct.
Adani spill details revealed
Conservationists have gained access to documents that coal giant Adani tried hard to keep hidden.
NEG limping ahead
The Coalition has managed to reach basic consensus on a Nation Energy Guarantee (NEG) ...
Frydenberg fields Reef queries
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has defended giving reef funds to a private sector charity with fossil fuel links.
Solar science takes phosphorus option
Engineers are experimenting with phosphorus to make super-thin solar cells.