Plans are in motion to double Tasmania’s hydro energy power, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying that it can become Australia’s ‘battery’. The Prime Minister …
Hydro energy production in Tasmania set to double
Gas exporters to face watchdog probe
The Prime Minister has put gas exporters under the scrutiny of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for three years after all of them failed …
Government meeting gas giant CEOs to drive down prices
A follow up meeting to last month’s gas summit is to be held today as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull looks to pile on the pressure …
New $450 million wind farm for South Australia
Singapore-based Nexif Energy looks set to go ahead with a $450 million wind farm investment in SA after Queensland-based retailer ERM Power signed deals to …
New gas energy deal struck in South Australia on Day One post-Hazelwood
Electricity costs will not drop despite ACCC price gouging probe – Act Now! Origin to supply Engie with gas to create 240MWs for South Australia …
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 …
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 …
Electricity Rates in Review – February 2017
Since our last wholesale rate update in December 16, electricity rates across NSW, QLD and VIC have increased significantly. Increases in South Australia were relatively …
