81% of Australians are worried about rising energy costs, with 52% saying they are ‘very concerned’. Half of the country supports carbon emissions scheme and Origin has been slapped with a $20,000 fine for incorrect data submission. Read up on all the energy news at Leading Edge Energy …
New gas energy deal struck in South Australia on Day One post-Hazelwood
Electricity costs will not drop despite ACCC price gouging probe – Act Now! Origin to supply Engie with gas to create 240MWs for South Australia …
Energy reserves can be managed by demand response
AEMO has issued a report into the 28 September blackout of South Australia. The agency also calls for a solid national energy plan and also suggests paying customers to reduce demand responses. Meanwhile, a fertilizer boss has called for the introduction of fracking to solve Australia’s energy woes …
Energy retailers lash out at Prime Minister’s warnings of price regulation
Energy retailers call for solid bipartisan National Energy Policy Energy Minister breaks ranks, calls for more consumer empowerment Watchdog says businesses still at risk in …
WATCHDOG INQUIRY UPDATE: Energy suppliers shocked into freezing price increases
AGL & Origin set to freeze prices Businesses need good timing and guidance After years of Federal Government inaction, energy retailers AGL and Origin Energy …
Hazelwood coal plant shutdown begins today
More cheap energy coal plant closures expected Businesses hit by high spot and futures prices Creaking technology close to breaking point Victoria’s cheap but dirty …
Victoria digs its heels in as industry group pleads for Hazelwood reprieve
Businesses must take measures now as short term prices soar Warnings sounded on possible Victoria blackouts next year Dow CEO hints that businesses could leave …
Scholar lays blame for energy crisis on politics
Balance needs to be found between market innovation and protection of customers Batteries gas and renewables – The Energy Holy Trinity Shifting the blame will …
Shell to release additional 10% of gas locally in 2017
Good news for energy prices in the short to medium term 161 new wells to be drilled in South West Queensland Santos urged to supply …
Cold water poured on theory that Snowy Hydro will solve energy crisis
Federal Government Resources Minister Matt Canavan has poured cold water on the notion that the $2 billion Snowy Hydro expansion project will solve Australia’s energy …