The Energy Transition's Hidden Cost Transfer Nobody Talks About

Why Australia’s electricity rules are shifting the bill onto renters, younger households, and everyone without rooftop solar.

Aug 18 • Ben Beattie

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What nobody's telling you about renewables and prices

A deep dive into myths, policies, and the real cost of Australia's energy future.

Aug 6 • Ben Beattie

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3

41:52

July 2026

Why Australian Gas Security Depends on Supporting Local Victorian Basins

Jane Norman, CEO of Amplitude Energy

Jul 3 • Ben Beattie

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June 2026

The Great Energy Gamble

What happens when policy collides with reality.

Jun 7 • Powerlines

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58:31

May 2026

The Hidden Cost of Australia’s Renewable Push: Connecting Nothing and Paying Big

We've got massive renewable projects that face delays, ballooning costs, and land clashes, all while vital gas reserves are ignored or underutilized.

May 27 • Powerlines

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43:55

Energy Shock Meets Policy Confusion

As the world scrambles for energy, Australia is sending investors mixed signals.

May 23 • Powerlines

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1:06:07

The Return of Energy Realism

Coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar all have trade-offs. The real challenge is building an energy system that keeps the lights on and the economy alive.

May 14 • Powerlines

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The Age of Energy Anxiety

Climate ambition is colliding with the physical demands of industry, transport and national survival.

May 5 • Powerlines

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April 2026

The Budget Meets the Barrel

Treasury can mint numbers; only hydrocarbons keep Australia’s invisible army of workers on the job.

Apr 28 • Powerlines

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Fuel Tragedy, Policy Farce

Not in our stars but in ourselves lies this crisis: a slow surrender of sovereignty is exposed by war.

Apr 21 • Powerlines

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21

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The Gas Tax Gambit

As the noise grows for a hefty tax on gas exports, former WA energy minister Bill Johnston delivers a reality check

Apr 17

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A Funeral for the Old Order

The collapse of the system Australia built its prosperity on

Apr 12 • Powerlines

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