Energy storage
Snowy Hydro pumps up the case of 2.0 before more delays, cost blowouts
The mega-project, one of the world’s biggest pumped hydro schemes, will provide cheaper energy and prevent blackouts when coal exits, Snowy says.
- Mike Foley
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- Renewables
WA households flock to energy saving scheme as cost of living soars
Since it was first introduced in July 2025, more than 20,000 households have made use of the state government’s $337 million WA Residential Battery Scheme.
- Holly Thompson
- Opinion
- Climate policy
The fossil fuel industry is using the Iran war to undermine net zero
The war is like a Trojan horse – it’s being used by oil and gas producers to lobby for “energy security” and fight tax rises.
- Ross Gittins
- Opinion
- Climate policy
This ‘energy crisis’ is fixable. We already have the answers
Australia stands at a crossroads. But a more secure, competitive and prosperous future is possible.
- Christiana Figueres
- Editorial
- For subscribers
Good luck finding a charging station for your EV
EVs have suddenly become Australia’s most sought-after vehicle, but the infrastructure to support them is lagging.
- The Herald's View
NSW’s $1 billion clean energy fund yet to invest a single dollar
The Energy Security Corporation was a flagship election commitment from the Minns government, but almost three years after the election not a single project has been finalised.
- Jessica McSweeney
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- Middle East at war
Bigger fuel reserves, EV trucks on Labor’s agenda after ‘major shock’ prompts rethink
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said in an exclusive podcast interview with this masthead that the energy crisis was “more complicated and nuanced than drill, baby, drill”.
- Paul Sakkal and Mike Foley
Albanese says fuel stocks looking good almost to June as he jets to Singapore
Fuel stocks are strong, the prime minister says, but a “fragile peace” in the Middle East has added urgency to his dash to secure supply from Asia’s oil superpower.
- Paul Sakkal
- Opinion
- Five Minutes with Fitz
‘Diesel is the new bog roll’: Let’s make this fuel crisis our last
If people “calmed their farm” we would have sufficient fuel supply for all Australians, according to this power industry expert.
- Peter FitzSimons
- Editorial
- Energy
Albanese’s next step must address the fuel crisis and assure the public
A key measure of governments in a crisis is their ability to project stability in times of uncertainty.
- The Age's View