Esso Australia said that its new multi-billion gas plant in East Victoria will boost production for the domestic energy market. The $5.5 billion gas fields …
Gas plant in Victoria enough to power 1 million people’s needs for 35 years
Electricity Rates Update – April 2017
Since our last wholesale rate update on March 28, electricity rates in NSW dropped slightly while QLD registered no change. Rates in South Australia and …
Energy expert warns that power bills are set to rise by 40%
On the eve of the Federal Government Budget, a leading energy expert has warned that domestic power bills are on track to surge by up to …
Uncertainty as AGL threatens to shut down Loy Yang A in Victoria
Victoria’s state government has stepped in to prevent AGL Energy from shutting down its Loy Yang A coal-fired power station and mine as a result …
Solar feed-in tariffs set to double in New South Wales
350,000 solar powered households in New South Wales could soon be paid twice as much for energy they sell back into the grid. The Independent …
Australians spent $4bn on renewable energy in 2016
There was a five-fold increase in investment in clean and renewable energy generation in 2016, putting Australia well on track to reach its 2020 Renewable …
Hanson wants shared offshore drilling production
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has entered the great energy and resource debate, calling for immediate government intervention in the offshore drilling gas industry. She …
Energy crisis solutions laid out by respected engineer
The Federal Government seems to have finally woken up to Australia’s energy crisis, but aside from political rhetoric, what are the real solutions to the …
Hungry investors show huge appetite for community solar projects
People are flocking to invest in community funded renewable energy with solar projects selling out within minutes of being put on offer. You might not …
Solar uptake increase as businesses try to offset crippling energy costs
The energy price squeeze has led to a huge increase in uptake of solar panel installation as businesses try to cut costs. New figures released …
