Research says Aussie businesses support decarbonisation, but urgent action is needed
New national research has reported that Australian businesses appreciate the urgency of reaching net zero emissions as a key driver of economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but many are not acting rapidly enough to address this important challenge.
Five ways to outsmart your summer energy bill
Due to increased costs across the global supply chain, Australians have been feeling the impact of sharp energy price increases. With summer quickly approaching, families are preparing for these bills to potentially climb even higher as they try to keep their home comfortable.
Engineers Australia, Energy Networks Australia forge alliance to fast-track renewable energy transition
A recently established partnership between Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia is poised to be instrumental in providing Australia with the engineering skills essential for a seamless transition to renewable energy.
Australian startup Recharge buys UK battery maker Britishvolt
Recharge Industries, a portfolio company of Scale Facilitation, said on Monday it had bought UK-based Britishvolt, following its collapse in January 2023.
Research examines hydrogen fractures in high-strength steel cars
Making automobiles lighter is one of several techniques to reduce the energy necessary for transportation. In particular, high-strength (HS) steels are ideal candidates for this application because their higher weight-to-strength ratio allows for the use of less metal to achieve comparable structural integrity.Â
Petroleum Bill amendments strengthen regulation and security for green energy
Draft amendments for the Petroleum Bill to promote Western Australia’s (WA) developing hydrogen industry and modernise the rules governing petroleum were announced.Â
The Petroleum Legislation...
Australian gov’t solicits feedback on gas security mechanism reforms
The Australian Government is seeking comments on proposed changes to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM), which will guarantee that Australia has enough gas to meet domestic demand while safeguarding long-term international agreements.
Smart charging accelerating the future of electric trucks in Australia
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While sales of electric vehicles continue to rise each year across Australia, the push towards renewable power in the local trucking sector has...
MUA welcomes the proposed renewable energy future for Port Kembla
The Maritime Union of Australia’s (MUA) Southern NSW Branch Secretary Mick Cross has welcomed the news that Port Kembla will become a significant venue for renewable energy projects.
NSW Government partners with big manufacturers to cut emissions
The NSW Government announced that four of the State’s top emitting manufacturers would receive support in their transition to low-carbon facilities.
The announcement came following...
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
