Tasmania is aiming to become totally energy self-sufficient on renewable sources by 2022 to prevent a repeat of the 2015 power crisis. Tasmania currently uses …
South Australia commissions $650m solar thermal plant
The South Australian government has commissioned a $650 million solar thermal plant which will produce 150 Megawatts of power. Premier Jay Weatherill said the contract …
Independent bi-partisan review finds that energy market deregulation ‘failed’ Victorian consumers
A bi-partisan and independent review panel has found that energy market deregulation failed Victorian consumers, with people paying on average 21% more than they should …
Grow with Leading Edge’s new services
Leading Edge is growing thanks to our loyal clients. In a world where energy security is anything but secure, we have carved a niche in …
AGL boss calls for standard energy price comparison rate
AGL Energy’s CEO Andy Vesey has called for the introduction of a standard energy price comparison rate and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s Clean Energy Target. …
Greens call for electricity bills price cap and regulation
The Green Party has called on the government to introduce an electricity bills price cap and for the market to be regulated in view of …
Australians paying the world’s highest electricity prices
Australian households and businesses are paying the highest electricity prices in the world, a drastic reversal from the 1990s when energy bills in the country …
PM demands that energy retailers give more information to customers about how to reduce their power bill
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will summon energy bosses to Canberra for a meeting to demand that they give consumers more information about how to reduce …
South Australia to get nine new backup power generators
The South Australian government will purchasing nine new backup power generators to prevent a repeat of last year’s statewide blackout. SA Premier Jay Weatherill announced …
Australian energy retailers’ profit margins to be revealed
You will soon find out whether you are being overcharged for electricity when the Australian consumer watchdog reveals the profit margins of energy retailers. The …