The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued a heat alert to safeguard against potential shortfalls in energy supply as much of South and Eastern Australia braces for a heatwave …
Distributors encouraged to invest in demand management technology in $1 billion scheme
The Australian Energy Regulator has launched a new $1 billion demand management technology incentive scheme, aimed at reducing the strain on the grid and driving down prices. The AER wants …
Generator bidding averts energy shortfalls in South Australia and Victoria
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s Summer Readiness Plan was tested for a second time this week and did its job as generator bidding addressed potential shortfalls in energy supply. AEMO …
Tesla battery supplies power one day ahead of schedule
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery was switched on a day ahead of schedule on November 30, just in time to supply 59 MW of backup power to the state as …
Wholesale electricity prices expected to drop under new 5-minute trading interval
Wholesale electricity prices in Australia will be traded at an interval of 5 minutes as from 1 July 2021, replacing the current 30-minute interval system. The Australian Market Commission said …
Australia not at risk of summer blackouts in 2017/18 – AEMO says businesses can keep their air conditioning on
Australian businesses can breathe a sigh of relief after being told by AEMO that they will be able to keep their air conditioning units without fears of summer blackouts after …
What is Power of Choice and how will it affect my business?
You might have heard of the terms Powering Forward and Power of Choice, but do you know what they are all about and how will they affect your business? In …
Power of Choice reforms and changes to your electricity metering
On 1 December 2017, the Power of Choice (POC) will come into effect as part of energy industry-wide market reforms, including electricity metering, which means that you will need to …
Gas crisis three times bigger than originally thought – PM
Gas giants and state governments have been ordered by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to shore up supply or face strict export limits in the face of an impending gas crisis …
Government will replace Clean Energy Target with new policy and more emphasis on coal
The Federal government has confirmed that it will not be adopting the Clean Energy Target as proposed in the Finkel Review and a new policy with greater emphasis on coal …