The rise of One Nation in federal polls is creating a new dynamic in Australia’s climate wars,as conservatives back new coal plants and bipartisan support for renewable energy crumbles.

Coal plants would cut power costs by 2050,but with a massive price to pay

The political war over net zero is set to be fought over the costs of fossil fuels and renewables,following the latest CSIRO report.

  • Mike Foley andNick Toscano

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Smoke rises from an oil refinery in southern Russia after a drone attack.

Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries could ignite a new energy shock

Ukraine’s successful targeting of its oil refineries has moved Russia from an exporter of diesel to an importer. That’s a threat for the rest of the world.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Australia’s data centre investment pipeline is estimated to be worth about $155 billion.

Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero

Major renewable investors have thrown support behind Australia’s data centre boom,colliding with critics who fear it will derail the shift to cleaner power.

  • Nick Toscano
Electric carmaker BYD transported about 5000 vehicles to Australia on its custom-built ship.

Electric car sales surge even as fuel prices ease

EV makers believe that following a surge in sales due to the cost of fuel,electric cars have won mainstream acceptance.

  • Nick O'Malley
A gas platform off the coast of Western Australia.

Gas giants to reap $18 billion war windfall,reviving export tax calls

Australia’s gas companies are poised to cash in on a huge revenue surge in the fallout from the Iran war,intensifying calls for higher taxes.

  • Nick Toscano andMike Foley
The Solar Sharer scheme kicked off on July 1.

‘Disillusioned’ customers discover the catch in three hours of free power

Many households are hearing unwelcome news when they contact their electricity retailers as power retailers increase rates outside the free midday window.

  • Mike Foley andNick Toscano
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Three hours of free electricity a day starts on Wednesday,July 1.

Three free hours of power begins now – if you ask for it

Home owners and renters could save hundreds of dollars by opting into a new scheme available to all electricity customers.

  • Mike Foley
Fuel prices have fallen to their lowest levels since the outbreak of the war in Iran.

Australia’s fuel prices are back to pre-war levels,but there’s no room for complacency

Fuel prices are about 40 per cent lower than they were at the height of the Iran conflict. They may not stay at these subdued levels for long.

  • Nick Toscano
An array of large wind turbines at Biala and Gullen Range Wind Farm,Bannister in the Southern Tablelands,New South Wales

The energy wars are back:Labor has wedged the NSW Liberals on renewables

An orange wave is coming,and the Coalition has jumped overboard.

  • Michael McGowan
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen

Fixed power fees jump up to 70 per cent after regulator curbs usage charges

While power bills are set to fall from July 1,sudden increases in energy retailers’ grid-connection charges threaten to dilute some of these savings.

  • Nick Toscano