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Kangaroo Island's plan to export green energy to the mainland

Faced with the choice of replacing the ageing undersea electricity cable that powers Kangaroo Island or building a renewable grid on the island itself, mayor Peter Clements wants both. And he’s backing a radical ‘community ownership’ model from Denmark to help pay for it.

Low-carbon toolkit to highlight economic reasons for upgrading buildings

An Adelaide company is confident it can reduce Adelaide’s carbon footprint by as much as 8% by making it easier for owners and managers to see the economic benefits of upgrading their buildings.

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SA Power Networks pitches LED street lighting to councils

SA Power Networks is offering new deals to local councils in a bid to capture more of the LED street lighting market.

Port Augusta solar thermal attracts investors: Hewson

The long-standing concept of a solar thermal power plant for Port Augusta can be realised without significant government funding, says former Liberal leader and businessman John Hewson.

Australian coal use "absurd", says Shell boss

The boss of oil and gas explorer Shell Australia claims the country’s insistence on burning coal for electricity is absurd.

Solar and wind energy generation soars

Solar and wind energy generation soared in 2015 while hydro electricity dipped because of historically low rainfall in Tasmania.

SA is now coal-free - and batteries could fill the gap

The closure of South Australia’s last coal-fired power station has put the spotlight on opportunities for commercial-scale battery storage in the state, writes Roger Dargaville.

Opinion
Why Port Augusta shutdown won't reduce carbon emissions

The Conversation Thursday, May 12
News
"The world is watching": Adelaide scores climate accolade

Bension Siebert Friday, April 01
Business
Clean energy bodies saved with new fund

Wednesday, March 23 2
News
Will Melbourne's deep pockets beat Adelaide to carbon neutrality?

Bension Siebert Tuesday, March 15
News
Discount city parking for electric, low emissions cars

Bension Siebert Monday, March 07 7
Opinion
SA the lightning rod for renewable energy myths

Ketan Joshi Wednesday, February 24 47

Analysis Analysis
Paris agreement done: now for the real work

The Conversation Monday, December 14 18
Analysis Analysis
Big business makes a radical climate shift

The Conversation Friday, December 11 1
News News
SA signs on to international "game-changer" in Paris

Tom Richardson Monday, December 07 54
Local Local
$10b target set as Jay warns of extreme weather threat

Tom Richardson Tuesday, December 01 25

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SA Power Networks pitches LED street lighting to councils

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