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How gas generators cashed in on South Australia’s “energy crisis”
New analysis shows how gas generators cashed in on the recent big spikes in wholesale electricity prices in Australia. But they were not the only ones to benefit. The regulator is investigating to check that all is above board, but it’s complicated. -
Consumer groups join court fight against utility over solar charges
Consumer groups join court action against South Australia move to impose higher network charges on solar households. They argue the charges are discriminatory and self-defeating, and will simply encourage more people to quit the grid. -
Networks to spend another $50bn on Australia’s dumb and dumber grid
Energy market analysts and consumer advocates slam plans to let Australia’s ‘dinosaur’ electricity networks spend another $50bn on poles and wires in the next five years, saying it will result in a bigger, dumber grid that is less prepared than ever for the low-carbon revolution.
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