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Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, analysis suggests.

Opposition disputes costings in study and accuses authors of cherrypicking ‘worst-case scenario projects’ from around the world

Across the developed world, countries are betting big on gas to be the transition fuel to renewable energy. So why is Australia, with all its gas reserves, unable to follow suit?

For the second time this year, a public prediction of increased energy costs has led to a boom in solar power inquiries

Former federal climate change minister backs proposed fix for crisis-riddled national electricity market, calling for ideology to be taken out of debate.

Renewable energy advocates are warning against locking in extra payments for coal and gas, saying it could derail the switch to clean power.

Five of Queensland's state-owned power generators are currently not operating. Others are being turned off on purpose as blackouts threaten.

To reduce emissions, incorporate new technology and energy sources, Australia needs a new electricity system. The grid of the future needs to be more stable, less centralised and handle large amounts of renewables. The question this election is how to build it.

New solar capacity in Australia grew by 10% in 2021, a third less than expected, but nation still leads the world with 17GW of installed panels