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Regulator reminds generators of market obligations as Bowen plays down risk of outages
Bowen says there’s no need to cut essential electricity use despite forecast shortfalls, as regulators remind generators of their obligation to play fairly.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 14, 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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“Get on with it:” Regulator urged to approve SA-NSW interconnector, as coal lobby objects
South Australia urges regulator to get on with approving new NSW-SA interconnector, after AEMO finds it will deliver net benefits in an accelerating energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 3, 2021

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Reliability Obligation triggered for first time, to fill gap left by Liddell closure
Regulators trigger Retailer Reliability Obligation for the very first time, acting to fill a generation shortfall to be left by closure of Liddell.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 24, 2020

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AEMC advances new rule to stop wind and solar farms cutting output without notice
New draft rules could prevent wind and solar projects from reducing output, as the AEMC seeks to see renewables act more like coal and gas in the market.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2020

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Coal power hits record low, but Taylor still can’t credit wind and solar for lower electricity prices
Electricity prices fall to five year low, pushed down by record high wind and solar, but still Angus Taylor advocates for a gas-led recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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Regulator approves grid upgrade that will boost new renewables projects
AER fast-tracks approval for $218M upgrade to NSW-QLD interconnector to strengthen electricity supplies in a post-Liddell grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2020

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Queensland’s CleanCo cleared to sell electricity directly to large users
The Queensland government-owned CleanCo has received approval from the Australian Energy Regulator to provide retail electricity services to large commercial and industrial customers from its growing portfolio of renewables projects. CleanCo applied to the AER for authorisation to sell electricity directly to commercial and industrial customers, as it aims to maximise the value of the […]
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 20, 2020

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Module manufacturer Tindo Solar prepares move into ‘solar rental’ market
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer applies for regulatory approval to offer “solar rental” services to homes and small businesses.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 20, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Is regulator’s parting power play against wind farms just a political stunt?
Regulator’s accusations against wind farm operators is directly contradicted by AEMO. Market is stunned by court action and wondering what is going on.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 8, 2019

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AER sues four wind farm companies over South Australian blackout
Regulator takes four wind farm companies to court over their role in SA blackout in 2016, in a hotly disputed technical case that will unleash more political fury over renewables.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2019

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Markets

Regulator’s ruling on default market offers might not lower prices
Some customers may see some bill reductions, but the Australian Energy Regulator’s decision on DMOs is unlikely to take the political heat out of electricity prices.
Bruce Mountain

Apr 30, 2019

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