The National Energy Guarantee hangs in the balance after state energy ministers were given an outline of the energy policy, which was missing crucial details including emissions reduction requirements and …
AEMO chief says National Energy Market rules no longer make sense
Australia’s National Energy Market rules no longer make sense and need to be updated to reflect the fast-paced transition that the country is making towards renewable energy sources, said Australian Energy …
Accurate modelling is crucial to avoid energy price increases in South Australia interconnector project
The newly elected South Australian Government has hit the ground running with a proposal for a second interconnector to New South Wales as it breaks with its predecessor’s go-it-alone strategy, …
National Energy Guarantee to be implemented within two years if COAG Energy Ministers give approval in April
The Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will be pushed through within two years if Soth Australia gives its backing to the plan, as it is expected to. If South …
Smaller energy retailers warn that NEG could lead to higher electricity prices
Smaller energy retailers have sounded the alarm over the Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee, stating that it could have “dire consequences” on the market, including higher electricity prices. The Energy …
Understanding the National Energy Market
To understand how electricity is bought and sold on Australia’s complex National Energy Market, we must first look at the different stages of generation, distribution and, finally, consumption. Electricity begins …
Tasmania Liberal Government will pull out of National Energy Market if re-elected
The Liberal Government in Tasmania has pledged to leave the National Energy Market (NEM) if re-elected in the upcoming election, igniting fears that Victoria could be left vulnerable in heatwaves. …
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 …
Uncertainty as AGL threatens to shut down Loy Yang A in Victoria
Victoria’s state government has stepped in to prevent AGL Energy from shutting down its Loy Yang A coal-fired power station and mine as a result of a two-year-long trade union …