Good to see progress for Australia's largest companies setting net zero commitments in line with 1.5°C. Though plenty more to do on implementation - including all investment being in line with the goals. #netzeroemissions #ClimateAction #climatesolutions

Our recent webinar is now on YouTube. 📺2022 climate review: Tracking Australian corporate and government progress towards a 1.5°C future youtube.com/watch?v=OfZogV…

Big plans for storage, to add to new transmission - will help make our grid fit for the end goal of zero carbon. Now for big action on demand - ways to help homes and businesses be more energy efficient & match energy use to when supply is available and cheap. #climatesolutions

Great news for the end of the year! Vic’s 2035 target is 75-80% below 2005 and now NSW has a 70% 2035 target. Important part of driving the economy to be fit for the future. abc.net.au/news/2022-12-2…

If you fancy some holiday listening - Michael Liebreich - @MLiebreich.bsky.social’s Ep110: Adair Turner "Lord of the Net Zero Transition" And watch for Climateworks Centre’s related work in Aus due out early 2023

The Safeguard Mechanism covers nearly a third of Australia's national emissions. Clear rules provide industry and the market with clear signals for decarbonisation. 🧵1/8

Interesting research about Adani Group. The International Energy Agency says no new coal, oil or gas if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change. So time for fossil fuel producers is do something else - or it will cost all of us.

Today I will go to survival day events - as yrs past This year I will vote for a #VoiceToParliament I think the voice will support treaty and truth telling. “we’re making such strong progress on… treaty in Victoria is because we have a… voice” theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We are saddened by the death of pioneering Australian climate expert Professor Will Steffen. Like many organisations, Climateworks benefited greatly from Professor Steffen generously sharing his expertise, advice and support — particularly in our early years.

Today Climateworks Centre research shows Australia's heavy industry sectors can achieve 90% emissions reductions by 2050. Crucial for our economy - and for keeping the world to a 1.5ºC limit. There's a path - it needs action now by industry, investors, government - and us.

Really interesting work by Better Renting. Improving rental homes is dear to my heart both professionally and personally. I live in a largely uninsulated weatherboard house with big windows to the north & west. Definitely a hot box in summer. (It's great in other ways!)

On the road to renewable energy storage. ⚡ We’ve released our Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap to identify opportunities for energy storage in our net zero future. csiro.au/en/news/News-r…

What does the HR report mean for Aus? In short: We can and need to do more - and its in our best interests to do so. #netzerosolutions #netzeroemissions

🚨 *Bill Alert* 🚨 Following a division, the House has agreed to the Senate's amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2022. ✅ 89 ❌ 50 The bill will be prepared for assent. For full details of the vote, see: aph.gov.au/divisions.

Until now, steelmaking relied on furnaces + coal, but new techniques of green steelmaking are being pioneered. However, the Pilbara's vast hematite ores may not work with these techniques, write Dr Tessa Leach + Tyra Horngren (Monash University). Climateworks Centre bit.ly/3GfMFi9

Australia's new Net Zero Authority can help build a strong economic future for the country and the regions. My colleagues set out how it will help.

Good steps in #budget2023 towards implementing Australia's legislated net zero target: - Net Zero Authority - $2bn for hydrogen production - $1.3bn for energy performance Looking forward to working with Australian Government on these to ensure action is in line with 1.5C.

Initial thoughts on the budget from Climateworks Centre colleagues and I as the Aus federal budget takes important steps toward net zero on hydrogen, housing and more. climateworkscentre.org/news/the-austr…

Perfect timing for this article by my clever Climateworks Centre colleagues on how to upgrade energy performance of our homes. This week the Energy Efficiency Council is running two events discussing #energyefficiency - get in touch and find out more.

'How to decarbonise Australia: Industry, energy and technology' Free webinar, 6 June 2023, 3:30pm AEST 🔗climateworkscentre.org/resource/how-t…