“Environmental lawyers say two new White House directives—designed to greatly expand executive power to strike down federal energy and environmental regulations—are not likely to hold up in court and represent an attempt to move far beyond the established boundaries of presidential authority.”

#Politics #USPolitics #EnvironmentalPolicy #FederalRegulations #EnergyPolicy #TrumpVengeanceMachine #DemocracyVsAuthoritarianism #DemocracyVsOligarchy

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New Trump Administration Directives to Repeal Environmental Regulations En Masse Make ‘No Sense,’ Legal Experts Say - Inside Climate News

Experts in environmental and energy law said the effort “reflects a complete lack of understanding of how government works.”

Inside Climate News

Could the Coalition's plans spell the end of this 240km electricity link?
By Tyrone Dalton

Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/coalition-rewiring-the-nation-vni-west-future-plan-end/105130936

#Coal #AustralianFederalElections #EnergyPolicy #EnergyIndustry #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #TyroneDalton

What does Coalition's plan to end Rewiring the Nation Fund mean for VNI West?

Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.

ABC News

Could the Coalition's energy plans spell the end of the VNI West?
By Tyrone Dalton

Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/coalition-rewiring-the-nation-vni-west-future-plan-end/105130936

#Coal #AustralianFederalElections #EnergyPolicy #EnergyIndustry #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #TyroneDalton

What does Coalition's plan to end Rewiring the Nation Fund mean for VNI West?

Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.

ABC News

Australians are paying hundreds for power. Here's how to read your bill
By Brianna Morris-Grant and Emma Machan

We take a closer look at the average power bill to see which sections Australians should be keeping an eye on or asking questions about.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/power-bill-explained-energy-election-prices/105154802

#EnergyPolicy #EnergyIndustry #ElectricityProductionandDistribution #CostofLiving #BriannaMorrisGrant #EmmaMachan

Australians are paying hundreds for power. Here's how to read your bill

We take a closer look at the average power bill to see which sections Australians should be keeping an eye on or asking questions about.

ABC News

In the debate between renewables and nuclear, it's 'game over'
By Adam Shirley

While experts weigh in on the great energy debate, one builder says the industry has already made up its mind.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/act-solar-and-nuclear-experts/105155684

#EnergyPolicy #SolarEnergy #NuclearEnergy #AdamShirley

As the debate around renewables and nuclear continues, here is what the experts say

While experts weigh in on the great energy debate, one builder says the industry has already made up its mind.

ABC News

As renewable surge continues, regions face 'social licence' balancing act
By Adam Holmes

As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/regional-australia-grapples-with-renewable-energy-projects/105155280

#EnergyPolicy #EnergyMarkets #EnergyIndustry #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #AdamHolmes

Australia's regions face 'social licence' balancing act as 2030 renewable energy targets come closer

As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.

ABC News
Renewable Energy Is Still Alive And Kicking In The US

Renewable energy projects in the US are still attracting overseas investors, despite the pullback on federal support.

CleanTechnica
Renewable Energy Is Still Alive And Kicking In The US

Renewable energy projects in the US are still attracting overseas investors, despite the pullback on federal support.

CleanTechnica

Coalition gives two different timelines for bill savings from gas plan
By Maani Truu and Isobel Roe

Modelling has found the opposition's flagship gas reservation policy may bring down household electricity bills by "around 3 per cent" next year, meaning a saving of roughly $50 to $70 a year for most families.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/coalition-mixed-signals-over-gas-plan-timeline/105154726

#EnergyPolicy #AustralianFederalElections #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #OilandGas #MaaniTruu #IsobelRoe

Coalition sends mixed signals on how long it will take for gas reservation plan to reduce energy bills

Modelling has found the opposition's flagship gas reservation policy may bring down household electricity bills by "around 3 per cent" next year, meaning a saving of roughly $50 to $70 a year for most families.

ABC News

Delays to billion-dollar project leave towns 'hanging in the balance'
By Georgia Loney and Meghan Dansie

North Queensland towns sweating on benefits from a $13.9 billion transmission line say they need certainty in the face of major changes and delays.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/north-queensland-towns-reeling-after-copperstring-cost-revealed/105148310

#EnergyPolicy #EnergyIndustry #RegionalCommunities #GeorgiaLoney #MeghanDansie

North Queensland towns reeling after CopperString 2032 cost blowouts

North Queensland towns sweating on benefits from a $13.9 billion transmission line say they need certainty in the face of major changes and delays.

ABC News