The Liberal Party is standing by its previous commitment to keep Western Power in public hands, with a plan to allow retailers to enter the market place to drive competition.
Plico Energy has locked in $2.4 million from investors while also agreeing to a $1.6 million debt facility with a major lender, with the funds to go towards its WA marketing initiatives.
ASX-listed Tilt Renewables, which owns a wind and solar project in Western Australia, has been fined for contravening performance standards in South Australia.
ASX-listed AGL, which retails gas in WA and owns Perth Energy, has lowered earnings guidance following a fire at its Liddell coal power station in NSW.
Perth-based power and telecommunications contractor GenusPlus Group has listed on the ASX, following a successful initial public offering that valued the company at $148.6 million.
Talga Group is seeking to raise $25 million to fund its Electric Vehicle Anode pilot plant, as part of the development of the Vittangi Anode Project in northern Sweden.
The Australian Workers' Union has called on the federal government to help save BP's Kwinana Refinery after a new industry support package was announced this morning.
Perth-based oil and gas contractor Valmec has announced a major growth plan, which involves expanding its asset services to account for half of the company’s order book.
Construction of a hydrogen plant that will have enough energy to power 100 homes in the coastal town of Denham has been approved by the federal government.
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has outlined an ambitious plan under which renewable energy will rank alongside the company's core mining business.
Sydney-based Mechanical Project Services has secured the contract to install solar panels at 30 Western Australian schools, as part of a $5 million state government project.
Unions have called to nationalise the shuttering Kwinana refinery as players take sides in a fuel security debate, although most oil processed at the plant is already imported.
A freeze on disconnections, compliance rules for renewable energy generation and a court dispute have affected Synergy, as it posted a $27 million loss.
A $644 million package to credit electricity bills is a smart move to encourage spending, economists say, while recent retail trade data is strong for WA.
Premier Mark McGowan's decision to give every household a $600 credit on their power bill will undoubtedly be a great vote winner, but comes with issues.
