AEMC Archives - RenewEconomy

Policy & Planning

New rules will allow consumer energy to compete with coal and gas, make solar visible and power cheaper
Virtual power plants, community batteries and flexible industrial loads could soon compete directly with coal and gas plants and big batteries, as part of proposed rule change that promises to slash energy costs.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Smart meters for all? New reforms could put 2030 target in reach
AEMC makes good on promise to fast-track universal smart meter uptake, with draft determination it says will help put consumers at the forefront of the shift to net zero.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

AEMC seeks to loosen monopoly grip on grid connection for solar, wind and batteries
Market rule maker proposes tightening ring-fencing rules to improve the efficiency of the grid connection process as Australia scrambles to meet its renewables targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2024

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Renewables

MPower ready to start work on integrated solar and battery project in South Australia
Integrated solar and battery project in South Australia has been designed to take advantage of both low power prices and new AEMC rules.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 15, 2023

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Markets

Push for energy price caps to be lifted to accommodate expensive fossil fuels
Australia’s energy market rule maker has received advice to lift price caps on the wholesale electricity prices in one of the biggest reforms to the market in years.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 1, 2022

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Governments

AEMC may fast-track request to double administered price cap after coal plant warning
AEMC will consider fast-tracking its assessment of a proposal to double the administered price cap for electricity markets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2022

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Markets

Alinta calls for urgent doubling of electricity price cap, as fossil fuel costs soar
Alinta calls for price cap to be doubled to help cover the soaring cost of coal and gas generation.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 5, 2022

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Coal

Regulators demand more clarity from ageing power stations about expected outages
Regulators want more information about planned power station outages, as Australia’s ageing fossil fuel generators grapple with a changing grid.
Michael Mazengarb

May 27, 2022

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Coal

Taylor tries to delay coal closures, demands five years notice before shut downs
Angus Taylor moves to delay the exit of coal fired power stations, seeking new rules that mandate five years notice before plant closures.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Apr 7, 2022

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Rooftop PV

What’s going on with Australia’s “sun tax”?
What’s been happening since the final determination on rule change requests over access, pricing and incentive arrangements for rooftop solar. Short answer: lots.
Mark Byrne

Jan 17, 2022

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