Climate change used to be associated with vague possibilities in the far distant future, but catastrophic bushfires, biblical floods and other extreme weather events seem to have triggered the world’s …
Understanding the basics of climate change
August 2021 Energy Market Review
The steep price gains of the last few months slowed down in August but showed no signs of reversing. Another month of notable renewable output took the steam out of …
AGL’s Bayswater future in doubt as Australia’s largest energy user announces move to renewable energy
The future of one of Australia’s largest coal-fired power stations – AGL’s Bayswater – has been called into question after its largest customer, aluminium smelter Tomago, announced that it aims …
New paid solar export plans will allow uncapped selling of electricity into the grid
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 but will have to sign …
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 with shortfalls in supply expected …
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 a business has a contract …
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 is not the only option, …
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 potential blackouts. AGL Energy chief …
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 in the commissioning stage, meaning …
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 the NEM regions. Although the …
