Rooftop solar owners will be able to export some excess solar generation into the grid under new rules issued by the Australian Energy Market Commission …
New paid solar export plans will allow uncapped selling of electricity into the grid
Natural gas shortage and price spikes loom as Victoria moves to decarbonise fuels
Natural gas shortage and prices spikes are looming with modelling suggesting that gas prices will be unaffordable in Victoria by the end of the decade …
Electricity contracting – Why market timing is key
What the vast majority of businesses may not know about electricity contracting. You can in fact secure your electricity agreements in advance. For example, if …
Ergon may not be your only option in far North Queensland
Far North Queensland’s electricity space may feel dominated by Ergon, which operates both the local grid as well as offers retail power plans, but it …
Australia’s major electricity generators want national plan to phase out coal generation
Australia’s major electricity generators have issued a united call for a national plan to phase out coal generation to prevent market volatility, price shocks, and …
Fire at Geelong battery during final testing did not create futures price spike but raised questions about reliability of supply and safety
The recent fire at a large-scale battery facility in Geelong Victoria did not trigger price volatility in the electricity futures market because it was still …
July 2021 Energy Market Review
The price rise trend that began in February showed no signs of slowing down in July with futures contracts up between 4 and 15% across …
Has your business been placed on an Ergon demand based tariff ?
If your business is based in far North Queensland, it may be worth checking to see if your obsolete business network tariffs, has been replaced …
How to shield your business from natural gas price spikes
A series of unlinked events has caused gas price spikes, peaking at six times the average price, in turn impacting substantially on wholesale electricity prices. …
A review of electricity prices in Australia: How much does 1 kWh cost in Australia in 2021?
Last year, we looked at electricity prices in Australia in 2020 when the Black Summer had just ended and the world was still largely unfamiliar …
