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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.
Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control

Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control

Transgrid details causes of the “contract failure” that has blighted delivery of Project EnergyConnect, as the regulator decides if consumers should foot the higher bill.
Energy retailer dumps gas licence to “focus exclusively” on solar, batteries and VPPs

Energy retailer dumps gas licence to “focus exclusively” on solar, batteries and VPPs

Energy retailer says gas services “no longer align” with its vision, as it pivots to focus entirely on virtual power plant technology and renewable solutions.
Networks seek rule change to cut investment “red tape,” critics spy a new door to gold-plating

Networks seek rule change to cut investment “red tape,” critics spy a new door to gold-plating

A rule change request from Energy Networks Australia seeks to shift some projects out of the onerous public cost-benefit test.