AEMC

Coal

Taylor tries to delay coal closures, demands five years notice before shut downs
Angus Taylor moves to delay the exit of coal fired power stations, seeking new rules that mandate five years notice before plant closures.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Apr 7, 2022

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Gas

Energy market rule maker paves way for renewable hydrogen and gases
AEMC takes first step towards developing a national hydrogen industry with recommendations to update the gas and energy retail regulatory framework.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 31, 2022

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Renewables

Former transmission boss joins AEMO to lead Integrated System Plan
Former Powerlink boss and AEMC Commissioner will oversee the Integrated System Plan as the national grid hurtles to 100% renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 18, 2022

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Utilities

“Unmanaged energy”: WA gears up for solar switch-off rules, to probe Christmas blackouts
Western Australia launches independent investigation into blackouts that left tens of thousands of households without power during a four-day Christmas heatwave.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 31, 2022

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Solar

Regulator outlines “solar tax” rules, says onus on networks to prove they need it
Australian Energy Regulator publishes draft guidelines for the introduction of solar export tariffs, setting strict rules for networks and safeguards for consumers – but leaving some things open to interpretation.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 20, 2022

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Rooftop PV

What’s going on with Australia’s “sun tax”?
What’s been happening since the final determination on rule change requests over access, pricing and incentive arrangements for rooftop solar. Short answer: lots.
Mark Byrne

Jan 17, 2022

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Smart Energy

AEMC’s failure to act on solar, EVs and battery standards will cost consumers
Behind-the-meter resources like solar and battery storage must be optimised or consumers will pay more in the energy transition.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Dec 21, 2021

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Coal

ESB reboots search for capacity mechanism as renewables transition gains pace
ESB starts over in search for a “capacity mechanism” in Australia’s main grid, and is seeking a new round of submissions.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 16, 2021

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Featured

Battery storage projects could be hamstrung by new rules and network charges
Battery industry says AEMC decisions will put them at a disadvantage to coal and gas plants, and impede the flexibility that makes them such a valuable asset.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 2, 2021

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Featured

New network fees could “kill the viability” of battery and pumped hydro storage
A proposed rewrite of market rules for battery and pumped hydro projects includes controversial network charges that could kill investment in storage.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2021

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