Coal is back on the agenda after the Prime Minister announced that the Federal Government was prepared to finance the construction of new power plants. …
Coal back on government’s agenda, CET not yet adopted
Coal on the way out despite Government’s push for Low Emissions Target scheme – Energy producers
Energy industry players say the introduction of a Low Emissions Target scheme is unlikely to revive the coal industry because the cost and time frame …
Government to opt for Low Emissions Target scheme
Gas and coal fired power will remain in Australia’s energy mix under a new “Low Emissions Target” scheme, which the government believes will help the country …
Budget 2017 – Government wants to buy Snowy Hydro
The big energy news in the 2017 Budget is that the Federal Government has offered to buyout NSW and Victorian stakes in Snowy Hydro, which …
Government meeting gas giant CEOs to drive down prices
A follow up meeting to last month’s gas summit is to be held today as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull looks to pile on the pressure …
Federal Government empowers ACCC to hold energy pricing investigation
Consumer watchdog to prepare preliminary energy report within six months Businesses need to act now to avoid short-term pain “Better power deals vital” – PM …
April 2024 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary All states in the National Energy Market witnessed a significant increase in both spot and wholesale futures electricity prices in April 2024, reversing …
California smashes battery storage records – Can Australia do the same?
California’s transition to green energy seems to be picking up pace this spring, with big batteries overtaking other power sources during evening peaks and renewables collectively …
Keeping Eraring open beyond 2025 is “unconscionable” – Climate Energy Finance report
Delaying the closure of Origin Energy’s Eraring coal power plant would be “unconscionable,” given that a new report from the Climate Energy Finance (CEF) finds …
Prime Minister announces $1 billion Solar Sunshot subsidies and grants scheme
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the $1 billion Solar Sunshot subsidies and grants scheme to establish Australia’s domestic solar supply chain. Marking the significant …
