AEMC Archives - Page 4 of 11 - Renew Economy

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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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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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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Kean says states may carve own path on energy transition, flags talks with coal owners
‘Whether Canberra likes it or not, we’ve got to crack on with it’, Kean signals states could leave Morrison government behind in transition to clean energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 2, 2021

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Battery boost: AEMO gives green light to 5-minute settlements from October
AEMO says the switch to 5-minute settlement ready to go on October 1, a switch expected to support investment in new technologies, including battery storage.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 1, 2021

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Sun tax to be “optional” under new solar export plan, but limits may still apply
New rules mean solar homes will need to pay to access the best feed-in-tariffs and avoid curtailment.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 12, 2021

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New rules to reward batteries for keeping the lights on, and make hybrids a reality
AEMC unveils simplified rules for distributed energy resources, and a new ‘fast frequency response’ market to reward batteries for keeping the lights on.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2021

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AEMC proposes to reject bid for greater market control over small generators
AEMC moves to reject bid by large-energy market incumbents to centralise the control of medium-scale wind and solar projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 25, 2021

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AEMC says rooftop solar export charge “optional” in bid to calm fears
AEMC seeks to calm fears over proposed solar export charges, but not everyone is convinced it will leave solar owners better off.
Michael Mazengarb

May 21, 2021

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