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Data centres say they will drive down network part of bills, and want us to embrace their diesel generators

Data centres are expected by owners themselves and networks to push down the grid component of customers bills – one day, maybe. .
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“Not easy:” Australia’s biggest transmission project energised after delays and cost overruns

Australia’s biggest transmission project to date – hit by delays and cost overruns – has finally been energised and should be commissioned later this year.
Wind industry warns of capital flight if Liberals press “pause” on transmission projects

Wind industry warns of capital flight if Liberals press “pause” on transmission projects

Victoria shadow minister David Davis promises to pause and “review” major transmission projects – an act which would cause capital flight to other states.

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Data centres say they will drive down network part of bills, and want us to embrace their diesel generators

Data centres say they will drive down network part of bills, and want us to embrace their diesel generators

Data centres are expected by owners themselves and networks to push down the grid component of customers bills – one day, maybe. .
“Not easy:” Australia’s biggest transmission project energised after delays and cost overruns

“Not easy:” Australia’s biggest transmission project energised after delays and cost overruns

Australia’s biggest transmission project to date – hit by delays and cost overruns – has finally been energised and should be commissioned later this year.
Wind industry warns of capital flight if Liberals press “pause” on transmission projects

Wind industry warns of capital flight if Liberals press “pause” on transmission projects

Victoria shadow minister David Davis promises to pause and “review” major transmission projects – an act which would cause capital flight to other states.
Cost of poles and wires jumps sharply, but regulator says cost to consumer still likely to fall

Cost of poles and wires jumps sharply, but regulator says cost to consumer still likely to fall

Households could see a modest reduction in the cost of poles and wires in their bills, even with a big increase in the revenue approved for for the state’s five network companies.
South Australia eyes new transmission line to support industrial demand drawn to 100 pct renewables

South Australia eyes new transmission line to support industrial demand drawn to 100 pct renewables

South Australia transmission company argues case for new link that will remove renewable blockages, and also tap into huge new industrial loads seeking green power.
Network giant uses contentious new transmission line to boost regional mobile coverage

Network giant uses contentious new transmission line to boost regional mobile coverage

Network giant integrates vital telecommunications equipment directly onto the huge powerlines that make up a major new transmission link.
First transmission tower finally goes up in NSW’s first renewable energy zone

First transmission tower finally goes up in NSW’s first renewable energy zone

The first transmission tower in the first renewable energy zone is now up.
State-owned transmission giant wants to claw back 45 pct more revenue from customers, citing “increased complexity”

State-owned transmission giant wants to claw back 45 pct more revenue from customers, citing “increased complexity”

The state-owned network wants to hike its revenue base and add that to customer bills, just as the state government crows about pushing power costs down.