Since the Hazelwood coal-fired 1,600 megawatt power station shut down on 31 March, no power has been exported North from Victoria, with the state becoming increasingly more reliant on coal …
Renewable solar and battery plant planned for Victoria
Renewable Solar and battery storage development is growing in North West Victoria as privately backed Lyon Group has announced a $660 million investment in the region. The plant will be …
Gas plant in Victoria enough to power 1 million people’s needs for 35 years
Esso Australia said that its new multi-billion gas plant in East Victoria will boost production for the domestic energy market. The $5.5 billion gas fields and conditioning plant in Victoria …
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 …
Energy deal discounts are misleading – Watchdog
Consumers are being lured into energy deals with promises of huge discounts, completely unaware that the companies can increase the prices at any time. The findings were made by Victoria’s …
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 been reflected with substantial increases …
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 coal energy generation plant begins …
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 The Australian Industry Group’s 11th-hour …
