What's up with US energy policy? Everybody knows that coal is far more expensive than natural gas and renewables.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/15/trump-or-no-trump-coal-is-out-and-renewable-energy-is-in/
https://www.europesays.com/1994586/ 9 in 10 Canadians Support Expanding Hydropower in #Canadá #Energy #EnergyPolicy #hydropower #polling #PublicOpinion #WaterPowerCanada
https://www.europesays.com/1987787/ Why Falling Oil Prices Are Not Always Good News #CrudeOil #CrudeOilPrice #EconomicRecession #EnergyInfrastructure #EnergyPolicy #EnergySector #NetExporter #OilExports #OilMarketAnalysis #OilPrice #OilPrices #petroleum #TradeDeficit #USEconomy
Could the Coalition's plans spell the end of this 240km electricity link?
By Tyrone Dalton
Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.
https://www.europesays.com/1984542/ Nuclear Energy Expansion Faces Water Resource Challenges #EnergyPolicy #EnergyProduction #nuclear #NUCLEARENERGY #NuclearPower #NuclearWaste #RenewableEnergy #SmallModularReactors #SMRs #WaterResources #WaterScarcity
Could the Coalition's energy plans spell the end of the VNI West?
By Tyrone Dalton
Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.
Australians are paying hundreds for power. Here's how to read your bill
By Brianna Morris-Grant and Emma Machan
We take a closer look at the average power bill to see which sections Australians should be keeping an eye on or asking questions about.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/power-bill-explained-energy-election-prices/105154802
In the debate between renewables and nuclear, it's 'game over'
By Adam Shirley
While experts weigh in on the great energy debate, one builder says the industry has already made up its mind.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/act-solar-and-nuclear-experts/105155684
As renewable surge continues, regions face 'social licence' balancing act
By Adam Holmes
As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.
Coalition gives two different timelines for bill savings from gas plan
By Maani Truu and Isobel Roe
Modelling has found the opposition's flagship gas reservation policy may bring down household electricity bills by "around 3 per cent" next year, meaning a saving of roughly $50 to $70 a year for most families.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/coalition-mixed-signals-over-gas-plan-timeline/105154726
https://www.europesays.com/1979580/ Why Czechia Won’t Quit Russian Oil Despite Infrastructure Alternatives #CenterForTheStudyOfDemocracy #CrudeOil #CrudeOilPrice #czechia #DruzhbaPipeline #EnergyPolicy #EUEnergySecurity #MartinVladimirov #OilPrice #OilSupply #OpinionColumn #OrlenUnipetrol #petroleum #RussianCrude #RussianOilImports #TALPipeline #TransAlpinePipeline
Delays to billion-dollar project leave towns 'hanging in the balance'
By Georgia Loney and Meghan Dansie
North Queensland towns sweating on benefits from a $13.9 billion transmission line say they need certainty in the face of major changes and delays.
Are there quick wins for power prices? We asked some energy experts
The price of energy is a focus of the election campaign. We've asked the experts what they think are some of the solutions to help households with their bills now.
This election, voters have a big choice to make on energy policy
By Ben Knight
How much would nuclear power cost? When will we transition from coal? And are the major parties talking about climate change? These are your questions about energy.
Peter Dutton's gas 'diversion' plan to lower household energy bills by 3 per cent
By Jacob Greber
Peter Dutton's cornerstone east coast gas reservation policy may reduce household electricity bills by "around 3 per cent" in 2026, according to modelling released nearly two weeks after the plan was announced.
Replacement Liberal candidate a director of 'misleading' pro-gas group
By Pat McGrath, Kirsten Robb, and Steve Cannane
The Liberal Party's replacement for its dumped candidate in the NSW seat of Whitlam is a director of a pro-gas group accused of misleading voters ahead of next month's federal election.
#LiberalPartyofAustralia #EnergyPolicy #AustralianFederalElections #Elections #PoliticalPartiesandMovements #PatMcGrath #KirstenRobb # #SteveCannane
Queensland government to review emission reduction targets
By Rachel Stewart
Queensland's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets will be reviewed, with the treasurer saying gas will play a "critical role" in supply reliability and reaffirming the government's commitment to delivering net zero by 2050.
Labor seats in this coal-mining heartland hang in the balance
By Romy Stephens
Nuclear, offshore wind, hydrogen and gas projects have all been slated for the NSW Hunter region but some may be scrapped depending on who wins the federal election.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-07/coal-mining-heartland-seats-hang-in-the-balance/105119706
How could a battery subsidy benefit you? Experts crunched the numbers
By Jo Lauder
If you already have solar or are considering getting a new solar-and-battery system, we've answered some questions you might have on batteries and how they could work for your household.
Regional Queensland mystifies politicians, but voters 'just want the basics'
By Lucy Sweeney and Nathan Morris
In Queensland, more people live outside the capital city than in it. Come on a 3,000km trip into deep Katter country to see what's really behind the regional divide.
