Can Australia go nuclear? Alan Finkel weighs in
The former Chief Scientist of Australia unpacks the pros and cons of nuclear power, the obstacles to getting it up and running in Australia by the mid-2040s, and the longer-term prospects.
“Make every watt count”: Energy-saving grants for SMEs now open
Grants of $10,000 to $25,000 are up for grabs for small and medium-sized businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment.
Cannon-Brookes’ SunCable energises Tasmanian economy with new manufacturing facility
Mike Cannon-Brookes' SunCable selects Tasmania as the manufacturing hub for its renewable energy project, bringing jobs and investment.
Queensland announces $16 million in energy efficiency rebates for local SMEs
The $16 million Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program is dedicated to helping Queensland businesses lower energy usage and power bills.
Greener For Business wants to help “cash strapped” SMEs hit net zero but makes some pricey suggestions
Greener has launched its Greener For Business initiative to help SMEs save money on their way to net zero. But some of the suggestions are on the expensive side.
Cheaper energy prices for small business could be a phone call away: ACCC
Cheaper energy prices for small business could be just a phone call away, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says, as the cost of some electricity deals soars above the 'safety net' offered to energy consumers.
Are electric cars cheaper than petrol cars? Data says yes
Research by Mandala into the cost of electric vehicles found introducing a fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could deliver yearly savings of $1200 for electric vehicle owners or $10,000 over the life of a vehicle.
What your business needs to know about $20,000 ‘bonus’ tax breaks on energy efficient upgrades
The federal government has outlined its legislative plan for the Small Business Energy Incentive, framing expectations around the $20,000 'bonus' tax deduction while excluding out high-cost upgrades like new electric vehicles.
Alan Finkel explains the carrot and stick approach for a zero-emissions energy system
The world is currently undertaking the enormous technological challenge to build a reliable, affordable, zero-emissions energy system of the future.
Kiwi startup Evnex to launch “smart charger” for EVs in Australia
New Zealand startup Evnex revealed plans to launch its latest smart charger in Australia, promising it could provide users with data on when electricity in the national grid is both greenest and cheapest.
Inclusive culture isn’t one-size-fits-all: Gender diversity isn’t just a numbers game
The “awareness wave” around diversity and inclusion makes sense, but we’ve got to ride it to a place of normalcy. A place where we don’t just celebrate women once a year.
Energy bill crisis: Small businesses face price hikes, as default offer adds $1,700 to typical Victorian bill
Power bills for small businesses reliant on 'default' energy offers are projected to rise anywhere between 15% and 33% from July this year, with regulators now urging struggling businesses to seek out government relief programs to cope with the impending bill shock.
