Energy
Plibersek faces major challenges as environment minister
Three major environmental reforms were pledged by Labor, they are now being urged to get to work on them immediately to halt Australia’s extinction crisis.
- by Mike Foley
Latest
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Smith backs Dutton’s nuclear push as colleagues dodge debate
Outgoing Victorian Liberal MP Tim Smith has backed the federal Coalition’s nuclear energy push saying it would reduce emissions, defying the state Coalition, which has distanced itself from the debate.
- by Annika Smethurst
Bass Strait gas output ramps up as demand and prices soar
A pipeline has been rerouted in the Bass Strait as ExxonMobil seeks to ramp up output to meet soaring demand.
- by Nick Toscano
Editorial
Opinion
Nuclear option unlikely, but time to have the debate
As the devastating consequences of carbon emissions from fossil fuels are increasingly evident, the promise of a baseload energy source that does not contribute to climate change might seem attractive to some.
- The Herald's View
Updated
AGL Energy
AGL extends Latrobe Valley coal power outage as energy crunch persists
A key unit at Victoria’s largest coal-fired power station will remain out of service for more than three months, deepening concerns about energy security and soaring power and gas prices.
- by Nick Toscano
Power chiefs, ministers divided over role of gas in clean energy shift
Energy ministers are considering a clean energy transition plan that uses gas-fired power to manage the switch to renewables, but some are ruling out fossil fuels.
- by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
Exclusive
State Parliament
NSW to make single biggest investment in renewable energy
The NSW government has pledged $1.2 billion to help fast-track critical transmission projects to deliver cheaper and more reliable power.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Australian economy
A major chance for renewal - if Labor can sell it
The Coalition has left Labor with a huge challenge - and an opportunity to convince voters that renewable energy is cheaper.
- by Chris Wallace
Energy crisis talks lead to deal to create Australia’s first clean power transition plan
Federal and state energy ministers have signed off on plans for a nationwide roadmap for the clean energy revolution.
- by Mike Foley, Nick Toscano and Lucy Cormack
Union calls for new tax on gas exporters ahead of ministers’ crisis talks
The Australian Workers’ Union’s demand comes as energy chiefs warn more small electricity retailers could collapse under the weight of soaring wholesale prices.
- by Nick Toscano, Mike Foley and Miki Perkins
Opinion
Opinion
Could the east coast’s gas crisis prove to be an opportunity for WA?
There’s nothing ‘national’ about the gas crisis currently unfolding on Australia’s east coast.
- by Gareth Parker