Wind Energy

Entrenched opposition between electrical workers and NSW transmission owner Transgrid is taking a toll on a strained power market.

Traralgon residents fear the Coalition's proposal to build a nuclear plant nearby will drive down property prices, but some also see it as a chance for an economic boost when the coal power station closes.

There is a huge change happening in the way we pay for our power and whether you can get the balance right could have big implications for your energy bill.

The blaze at the top of the turbine in Portland had to be left to burn overnight after firefighters were unable to extinguish it.

There's more bill pain underway for households, but it's businesses that will bear the brunt of the latest gas crisis rippling through Australia's south-eastern states in the dead of winter.

The Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone becomes the first in Australia to secure planning approval for the transmission lines that will link renewable projects to the electricity grid. Some residents say their concerns have been "overlooked".

Developers say the proposed 100 turbine farm to be built near Collie, outside the town of Moodiarrup, will produce enough electricity to power the Perth CBD.

Local councils say the growing number of renewable energy projects needs to be balanced against local land use requirements and community interest.

Peter Dutton faces stiff opposition to his nuclear ambitions due to wall-to-wall Labor state governments, but figures it's simply a choice between the carrot or the stick.

Coalition promises that nuclear power will make for cheaper electricity prices don't stack up, according to an energy analyst, who says there was no evidence anywhere in the developed world to suggest new reactors were pushing down prices.

The Coalition has put its cards on the table, unveiling its plan to build nuclear plants to secure Australia's energy future. But one thing was missing — what will it cost?

During a rare visit to Wollongong, National Party leader David Littleproud confirms that, if elected, the opposition will scrap both offshore wind zones in New South Wales.

The federal government has given the green light to a fourth offshore wind zone, located off the Illawarra coast, with a reduced size, following community concerns.

As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology with a long and contentious history — nuclear fission. These are the numbers you should keep in mind when thinking about its place in Australia's energy transition.

This one-time Greens candidate, who is waging war on wind turbines, has found an unlikely ally — and a receptive audience — in Queensland's coal country.

The company behind one of Australia's largest sources of oil and gas is planning the removal of about half of its platforms, but environmental groups are concerned it will create a toxic dump in Corner Inlet's wetland. 

It passed largely unnoticed, but a NSW energy market meltdown has sparked warnings the energy transition is veering off the road.

Embattled electricity consumers are set for modest relief after energy regulators cut benchmark power prices in most states.

Are major renewable energy projects being unfairly targeted by federal environment laws as some groups claim? We take a look at the numbers.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen officially unveils the first proponents to receive offshore wind farm feasibility licences. 

The wholesale price of electricity in Australia is three times cheaper than it was two years ago, according to new data from Australia's energy regulator, but retailers are still jacking up their prices.

More clean energy projects than ever are being assessed under federal environmental laws and it's slowing down the pace of development, according to investors.  

A proposed $1.4 billion redevelopment of internationally protected wetlands in Queensland has been scrapped for now. But it's unlikely developers will stop trying to build in similar sites.

People don’t like wind farms. They say they’re bad for wildlife, they affect property values and they create pollution. But are any of these claims true?

Australians will be paying more for energy in the future and they're not yet prepared for that reality, says Alinta CEO Jeff Dimery.