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 …
Electricity Rates Guide – March 17
Since our last wholesale rate update on February 17, electricity rates across NSW, QLD, SA and VIC have increased significantly. These wholesale price trends have …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Update on Leading Edge Energy Group Tenders
Leading Edge is in the process of preparing a series of group energy supply tenders for hotels and pubs in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria …
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 …
Prime Minister Turnbull set to announce $2bn expansion of Snowy Hydro plant
Output of Snowy to increase by 50% on project completion in 2022 2,000 MW of power output will power 500,000 homes Power will be channelled …