Since our last wholesale electricity rates update on October 11, futures prices to date have gone up in all states under review. The biggest increase was experienced in Queensland with …
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 …
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 …
Queensland coal seam gas flowing to Melbourne alters market dynamics and could drive wholesale prices down
Coal seam gas from Queensland is being exported South, drastically altering the dynamics of the market which could hopefully lead to a drop in wholesale prices. For the past 18 …
More blackouts and price hikes if Finkel plan is not backed
Australian Energy Market Operator CEO Audrey Zibelman has warned state and energy ministers that Australia will face grid instability, more blackouts and higher energy prices if they do not back …
Energy expert warns that Western Australia fixed electricity cost hike could kill off state grid
A leading energy sustainability expert has warned that Western Australia’s decision to increase fixed supply costs could kill the state grid as people turn to alternatives such as solar. The …
Renewables will prevent energy price spikes within three years – analyst
A prominent energy analyst believes that new renewable energy projects will help prevent more spikes in power prices within three years. The bold claim was made by Bloomberg New Energy Finance …
Solar surges as businesses try to offset crippling energy costs
The energy price squeeze has led to a huge increase in uptake of solar panel installation as businesses try to cut costs. New figures released by the Australian Photovoltaic Institute …