A new buzz term is circulating in the electricity sector as network operators look to introduce super cheap ‘solar sponge’ tariffs to reshape grid demand …
Solar Sponge Tariffs could be the answer to the Electricity industry’s Duck Curve problems
South Australia tries to change user behaviour with daytime electricity tariff discounts
South Australian retailers are likely to start introducing huge daytime electricity tariff discounts to offset the dip in demand which is destabilising the grid, causing …
June 2020 Energy Market Review
Energy price volatility has crept back into the electricity futures markets after a short period of relative stability. The easing of lockdown restrictions combined with …
Cost of electricity in Australia – How are we doing in 2020?
We’re only five months into 2020 but we don’t think it’s premature to say that it hasn’t been the easiest year for Australians. From 2019 …
Large-scale energy users can trade reduced demand under Wholesale Demand Response rule from October 2021
As from October 2021, large-scale energy users will be able to sell scaled-back use of electricity into the grid under the Wholesale Demand Response rule. …
May 2020 Energy Market Review
Soft spot prices and rock bottom futures continued into the first half of May with mild weather, COVID-19 restrictions and plentiful supply all playing a …
Phasing out of halogen lamps in Australia pushed back to late 2021
Australia is pushing back the introduction of new legislation to phase out halogen lamps by 12 months to keep the policy in line with the …
April 2020 Energy Market Review
Wholesale electricity prices continue to tumble as the energy market anticipates a COVID-19-induced reduction in demand. While demand in the National Energy Market is down …
Solar and battery installations instant asset write-off upped to $150,000 under Coronavirus Stimulus Package
The new $17.6 billion Coronavirus stimulus package announced on March 12 lifts the threshold for instant asset write-offs, which may include solar and battery installations, …
The Coronavirus Stimulus Package: What does it mean for your business?
The Coronavirus pandemic has well and truly reached our shores and its effects are being felt everywhere from the toilet paper aisle to the ASX. …
