The justifications for the Coalition’s new climate and energy policy make no sense. Plus: Bob Brown’s Richo lament, baseload bollocks and nasty business in Queensland.

If market participants are correct and the CIS has not led to prices sufficient to reach financial close, change is required if the 2030 targets are to be achieved.

The assumption that a gas phase for Whyalla is key to eventual decarbonisation is not only flawed, it is economically unviable.

New big battery tender will encourage batteries that can boost network capacity, provide critical grid services, and open the way for smaller facilities.

Share of wind and renewables hits spectacular new peak of 155.1 pct of local demand in state still hoping to host next year’s UN climate talks.

Battery project referred to independent panel after long distance objectors, some familiar to the senate inquiry into misinformation, raised concerns.