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Network wars: Ausgrid demands lower transmissions fees as data centres gatecrash the grid
Australia’s biggest DNSP is not happy that Transgrid is maxing out its network capacity, and not passing on cost savings, or talking to its new “peers” about planning.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 20, 2026

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Utilities

Data centres say they will drive down network part of bills, and want us to embrace their diesel generators
Data centres are expected by owners themselves and networks to push down the grid component of customers bills – one day, maybe. .
Rachel Williamson

Jun 11, 2026

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Battery

DNSP breaks the mould with in-house battery proposals, and files the first for federal green tick
Australia’s biggest distributed network owners has a growing portfolio of big batteries in development, but this is the first to be sent to the EPBC.
Rachel Williamson

May 28, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Just give us a shot:” Networks say community batteries can right the wrongs of grid gold plating
Should networks be allowed to deliver competitive services like shared storage from community batteries? Rob Amphlett Lewis explains how Ausgrid is “leaning in” to the transition and righting wrongs of the past.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 22, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Fewer holes in the fence: Industry bodies seek rule change to rein in network ring-fencing waivers
Years of approvals that allow DNSPs to get around ring-fencing rules are the target of a new request to stop waivers being misused.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 17, 2026

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Renewables

Construction begins on coal country renewable energy zone, state’s first to upgrade existing network
Work underway on renewable energy zone that will add a gigawatt of hosting capacity to state’s grid through new and upgraded network infrastructure.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 2, 2026

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Storage

Another NSW battery sent for independent review by interstate and long-distance objectors
Plans to develop a 200MW, two-hour battery in NSW have been sent to the Independent Planning Commission after attracting 61 objections, mostly from people living hundreds of kilometres away.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 19, 2026

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Utilities

Construction begins on network upgrade to bring major coal region into the energy future
Ausgrid will start building the REZ based around existing infrastructure in early 2026, with work expected to be done within two years.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 19, 2025

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Battery

Community batteries now cheaper to install than home storage, Ausgrid says
The cost per kilowatt hour of community batteries has plunged, says Ausgrid, making them competitive even with subsidised home batteries.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 18, 2025

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Utilities

Network company gets approval for “community power” pilot for PV and batteries, despite fierce opposition
Network gets regulatory approval for major battery-solar pilot, despite strong opposition, but the rider is that it must provide spatial mapping.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 8, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Local networks can save billions, slash gas use and create “breathing room” in dash to replace coal
Local networks say they can unlock more than $4bn in value by connecting big solar, wind and batteries, integrating consumer energy resources and EV charging.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 17, 2025

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Utilities

Ausgrid obtains regulatory waiver to start on Hunter REZ transmission project
Ausgrid has regulatory approval for a waiver to allow it to start building the Hunter renewable energy zone.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 6, 2025

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