Some of the claims made by advocates of the solar export fee, or the sun tax, do not bear scrutiny.
Where is proof that rooftop solar is being subsidised by non-solar households?
One of the key arguments used to justify the introduction of a solar export charge is that rooftop solar households are being subsidised by others. But does this stack up?
Is rooftop solar really causing a network bottleneck?
Has the AEMC been gullible in accepting frivolous claims about bottlenecks associated with the connection of rooftop solar?
Subsidy or not, Yallourn deal will likely set a precedent for more coal closures
Much has been gained with the Yallourn closure deal. It would not be surprising to see other generators approaching the Government along similar lines.
Texas was a warning. Australia needs to rethink the design of its electricity market
Australia’s electricity market is unsustainable. Texas shows us why.
Snowy Hydro pumps up its numbers, but do they hold water?
Snowy Hydro is using unpublished negative price data to boost prospects of Snowy 2.0’s commercial success. But the claims raise more questions than answers.
Snowy 2.0 will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Australia: truth or lie?
Snowy Hydro has claimed that its massive “Snowy 2.0” pumped hydro scheme will reduce emissions by storing renewable electricity. Is this correct?
Snowy 2.0 will not produce nearly as much electricity as claimed. We must hit the pause button
Snowy 2.0 is a bad deal for taxpayers, and analysis suggests it will deliver a fraction of the energy benefits promised.
Demand-response rules sound good, but the devil is in (hugely complicated) details
If this demand-response mechanism does what it is claimed to do, it could be a significant development for the electricity markets in southern and eastern Australia. But the actual proposal is eye-wateringly complex and there is reason to be circumspect.
Regulator’s ruling on default market offers might not lower prices
Some customers may see some bill reductions, but the Australian Energy Regulator’s decision on DMOs is unlikely to take the political heat out of electricity prices.
