Electricity costs will not drop despite ACCC price gouging probe – Act Now! Origin to supply Engie with gas to create 240MWs for South Australia …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Update on Leading Edge Energy Group Tenders
Leading Edge is in the process of preparing a series of group energy supply tenders for hotels and pubs in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria …
Scholar lays blame for energy crisis on politics
Balance needs to be found between market innovation and protection of customers Batteries gas and renewables – The Energy Holy Trinity Shifting the blame will …
