Origin Energy has announced that the closure of Australia’s largest power station – the 2800 MW Eraring coal power station – will be brought forwards …
Eraring coal power station to close seven years early in 2025
Sun will set on Australia’s last coal power plant in 2043 as AEMO radically changes the country’s outlook on renewable power
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned that Australia’s last coal power plant will retire five years earlier than expected in 2043, calling for an …
Australian Carbon Credit Unit Bullrun could push prices up to $60 per tonne
The Australian Carbon Credit Unit Bullrun could push prices up to $60 per unit as businesses snap them up at a frenetic pace as they …
Up to $25,000 grants for food manufacturers to cut electricity costs and emissions
In January 2022 the Federal Government will launch the application process for $25,000 grants for food manufacturers to cut electricity costs and harmful emissions. The …
How climate change could impact energy prices in the future
Extreme weather events and increased demand for electricity show how climate change could impact energy prices in future. The United Nations has urged the world …
How the climate and weather affect electricity prices
The climate and weather affect electricity prices because they both directly influence the demand and supply of energy. Imbalances to demand and supply of electricity …
Network tariff adjustment leads to 30 percent annual saving for Men from Marr’s
Leading Edge Energy recently identified a quick win for Marr Contracting (‘The Men from Marr’s’) to reduce their Ausgrid network tariff. Marr are world leaders in the …
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 …
Tesla claims solar roof tiles work out cheaper than conventional roofs over time
Tesla has announced that its solar roof tiles will cost $231 per square metre. This means that the material can be cheaper than conventional roofing …
Why did Victoria experience a power blackout and why wasn’t it averted?
The National Energy Market’s Reserve Trade Demand Response mechanism was not enough to prevent a power blackout in Victoria in January, and the breakdown of …
