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Gas companies have withdrawn support for the government’s gas reservation policy. But their main critique doesn’t stack up.
Iraq has pursued friendly relations with many countries who are themselves at odds. The strategy has lots of upside for war-torn Iraq – but holds key risks as well.
South Africa needs a credible gas plan tied to procurement, infrastructure and industrial policy.
In response, Australia must strengthen standards around data security, vehicle safety and battery recycling.
Australia stopped keeping detailed data on its vehicle fleet after the domestic car industry ended. That’s becoming an issue.
Both major parties want to boost household solar. But new research suggests wider uptake also depends on policy certainty, design and long-term returns.
Could we be thinking the wrong way about surging energy demand from data centres in Australia?
For the next few years, house-hunters comparing energy credentials across borders will meet both old and new scales.
There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?
China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.
Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.
Rolling out a new program to encourage electric hot water could slash household costs and cut emissions.
As data centres have grown in size and number in Australia, they have also become the subject of fierce public debate. So what’s the best way forward?
South Africa is struggling to move to renewable energy because of: Eskom’s dominance, weak planning, a poor grid, failing municipal networks and unused solar.
A new basic solar grant made electricity more affordable for families in the Qandu Qandu shack settlement in Cape Town, South Africa.
Energy security has been front of mind for Asia-Pacific leaders this year. Australia could play a key role in assuring supply of both gas and clean exports.
There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and “let the oil flow”. But it’s not that straightforward.
Electric utilities don’t make money from selling power to customers, but instead profit from investments in power plants, wires, substations and other equipment.
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Professor and Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University
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Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines
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Climateworks Centre Country Lead, Australia, Monash University