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CEFC commits $70 million to energy and transport projects backed by state-owned fund

CEFC commits $70 million to energy and transport projects backed by state-owned fund

CEFC provides another $70 million to help $100 billion state-run investment fund drive more emission cuts in portfolio companies.
Flexible with fridges: Iconic smallgoods company joins VPP to support grid at times of peak demand

Flexible with fridges: Iconic smallgoods company joins VPP to support grid at times of peak demand

Smallgoods company will join VPP, getting paid to power down its refrigeration units to relieve pressure on the grid at times of peak demand.
Demand response market may make room for new big players, but still no joy for small consumers

Demand response market may make room for new big players, but still no joy for small consumers

Demand Response – a key part of a flexible grid – may be expanded to include big new players like data centres, but small customers will be excluded.
AEMO boss says energy retailers need to make VPPs more attractive for homes with PV and batteries

AEMO boss says energy retailers need to make VPPs more attractive for homes with PV and batteries

AEMO boss says energy retailers need to convince customers that VPPs offer good deal for their PV and batteries, and play a key role in the grid.
“They think it’s a scam”: Why Australian households don’t trust the virtual power plant promise

“They think it’s a scam”: Why Australian households don’t trust the virtual power plant promise

A lack of trust and complexity is making the idea of VPPs a very hard sell to the growing number of battery households, with only a tiny minority signing up.
Australian energy innovator Amber secures another $10 million in fund for global expansion

Australian energy innovator Amber secures another $10 million in fund for global expansion

Australian energy innovator Amber has secured another $10 million in funding, including from one of the biggest energy utilities in Europe.
“Cheaper, more liveable and climate resilient:” Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

“Cheaper, more liveable and climate resilient:” Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

Remote settlements across the country are making strides in renewables; getting involved in solar, wind, battery and hydro power projects
Consumers to see energy use in real time under new rules that also make it easier to switch utilities

Consumers to see energy use in real time under new rules that also make it easier to switch utilities

New rule to require all new smart meters to be able to give households real-time energy data, while another new rule promises to make it easier to switch utilities.