Businesses to be hit with $30 energy increase Households face $27 hike Spot and futures prices show no sign of dropping More energy worries have …
Energy solutions: Behind-the-Meter storage
Australian startup GreenSync will add 300 megawatts to the Eastern States’ energy distribution system by harvesting stored power and selling it back into the grid …
Batteries are the future – energy startup
The co-founder of Australian energy company Reposit Power believes that batteries will have the capacity of several large power stations by 2020. Dean Spaccavento, a …
Energy startup allows trading of surplus self-generated power
While Australia’s energy grid continues to creak and groan under the severe stress of a nationwide power shortage and pseudo liberalised energy market, a woman …
81% of Australians worried about energy costs
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …