ACCC Archives - Renew Economy

Electrification

“We are hoping to see genuine competition:” ACCC puts virtual power plants on its radar
The competition watchdog is focusing on Virtual power plants (VPP) to ensure the runaway success of battery rebates doesn’t lock consumers into unfair contracts.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 14, 2025

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Commentary

Social hour at the gas rodeo: Why the market is broken
I sometimes wonder how senior management at gas companies rationalise what they do to the lives of their kids and grandkids, never mind everyone else’s.
David Leitch

Apr 1, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Household power usage hits a new low – but regulator credits the weather, not rooftop solar
The average cost of electricity has continued its upwards march for Australian households, despite rooftop solar helping to push usage to a new low.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 28, 2024

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Storage

ACCC calls for feedback on how to limit fire risk from lithium-ion batteries
ACCC publishes issues paper to better understand fire risk from Li-ion batteries and how to reduce it, including from e-bikes, EVs and home batteries.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 12, 2022

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Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices
Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 21, 2021

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Dysfunctional gas industry failing Australian consumers with inflated prices
ACCC slams dysfunctional gas market, with local gas users paying almost double the price paid by overseas buyers.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 17, 2020

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ACCC new push to end rooftop solar subsidies appears to get support from Taylor
ACCC’s Rod Sims says costs of network over-investment and solar subsidies should be pushed onto taxpayers to bring electricity prices down.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 10, 2019

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ACCC repeats call to scrap solar rebate as Taylor re-heats “big stick” policy
ACCC again argues for the early abolition of a solar rebate, while Angus Taylor re-heats ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 16, 2019

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Coal

Clean energy industry slams Coalition’s “perverse” procurement plan
Clean Energy Council slams federal government plan to underwrite new dispatchable generation, saying it grossly distorts ACCC recommendations in favour of coal-fired generation.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 12, 2018

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Featured

Big power players will be able to dance around ACCC proposals
Don’t get too excited about the ACCC proposals on energy prices – the big players will be able to dance around them, precisely because of the huge power and protections offered them by the industry regulators, particularly around competition.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 24, 2018

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More rooftop solar needed to reduce peaks, stabilise grid
Days after ACCC calls for rooftop solar scheme to be abolished, new report identifies why more rooftop solar should be encouraged to reduce peak demand on hot days and boost system security.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 13, 2018

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Solar

ACCC wants federal rooftop solar subsidy abolished by 2021
ACCC calls for federal solar subsidy to be scrapped by 2021, in report that documents how consumers have been screwed by networks, generators and retailers. Its response: Kill rooftop solar, and get government to underwrite new projects that could include gas and coal.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2018

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