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“Retailers are taking the piss:” Why cheaper power isn’t reaching consumers

“Retailers are taking the piss:” Why cheaper power isn’t reaching consumers

Energy market specialist Tim Ryan says retailers are gaming everything from Solar Sharer and VPPs to dynamic network tariffs to protect their profits, and consumers are “the meal on the table.”
Australian renewables retailer and consumer energy pioneer hits the auction block

Australian renewables retailer and consumer energy pioneer hits the auction block

One of Australia’s landmark renewable energy “gen-tailers” is reportedly up for sale, with its major shareholder and its founder shopping around for buyers. 
Network to charge ahead after winning latest legal wrangle over contested Marinus project

Network to charge ahead after winning latest legal wrangle over contested Marinus project

The fight may not be over yet as woman leading the campaign against the Marinus-linked project looks next to the Supreme Court.
Why Solar Sharer has become the solar shocker, with the costliest of retail offers

Why Solar Sharer has become the solar shocker, with the costliest of retail offers

It could have been a very smart, exciting and world-first energy policy initiative. But now we can see the results, it’s clear that Solar Sharer has gone terribly wrong.
“We need more gas:” Victoria Coalition light on detail after vowing to scrap VNI West transmission link

“We need more gas:” Victoria Coalition light on detail after vowing to scrap VNI West transmission link

Victoria’s Coalition is accused of tossing away years of planning by farmers and communities with its vow to scrap VNI West.
Network wars: Ausgrid demands lower transmissions fees as data centres gatecrash the grid

Network wars: Ausgrid demands lower transmissions fees as data centres gatecrash the grid

Australia’s biggest DNSP is not happy that Transgrid is maxing out its network capacity, and not passing on cost savings, or talking to its new “peers” about planning.
Still a rip off? Some energy retailers have slashed GreenPower rates, others haven’t bothered

Still a rip off? Some energy retailers have slashed GreenPower rates, others haven’t bothered

The black box of a federal consumer renewable energy scheme raises questions over whether it’s value for money.
“Logjam of loads:” Network says data centre rush will push some parts of grid to capacity by 2033

“Logjam of loads:” Network says data centre rush will push some parts of grid to capacity by 2033

The operator of Australia’s biggest transmission network says a highly coveted part of its grid will be largely full by 2033 thanks to the huge influx of data centres.