The Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has raised more questions than it has answered, with electricity futures rising by a national average of 2.5% up to the year 2020 since …
The time for businesses to invest in rooftop solar is now
The details of the Government’s National Energy Guarantee are sketchy, to say the least, but the one thing that is clear is that the time to invest in behind the …
Electricity rates update – September 2017
Since our last wholesale electricity rates update on September 5, prices have gone down in all states under review apart from Queensland. Victoria experienced the biggest drop at 2.4% while …
Government isolated as Business Council and energy chiefs back Clean Energy Target
The Federal Government is completely isolated in its belief that the Clean Energy Target should be scrapped after Origin Energy, Transgrid and Business Council of Australia President Grant King backed …
Snowy Hydro says expansion will provide cheaper power than batteries but critics dismiss claims
Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad claims that energy produced through the expansion of the massive hydroelectric plant is a much cheaper option than Elon Musk’s battery solutions, but critics have …
Essential Energy accused of scaremongering tactics over bushfires warning
Essential Energy has been accused of scaremongering about the risks of bushfires and blackouts as it attempts to justify price increase demands. Craig Memery of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre …
Essential Energy accused of pushing for 25% price gouge
NSW government-owned Essential Energy has been accused of price gouging by seeking a 25% increase in electricity rates for rural customers, even though an internal document shows that leaving them …
Government intervenes to find buyer for AGL’s coal-fired Liddell power station which will be closed in 2022
The Federal Government is trying to find a buyer to prevent the closure of AGL’s New South Wales coal-fired Liddell power station in 2022. AGL has repeatedly stated that it is …
10 great tips for maximising your air conditioner’s efficiency
Spring has kicked in and summer is around the corner and as we all know, that means that the heat is about to be turned up and people will be …
Solar installations set to double in two years – AEMC
The Australian Energy Market Commission’s Competition Review has found that 61% of consumers say they are getting value for money from energy retailers despite the fact that bills are increasing …