Australian Energy Regulator Archives - RenewEconomy

Policy & Planning

Households lock in small discount on electricity as network costs eat into solar savings
Regulators say electricity price cuts being delivered by cheap renewables – mostly consumer owned rooftop solar – are being diminished by network and other costs.
Sophie Vorrath

May 23, 2024

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Coal

“Control room went black:” Callide explosion blamed on battery charger failure
CEO Darren Busine says system collapse that led to the explosion was not predictable, but the AER is still pressing for fines.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 14, 2024

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Storage

Networks win rights to access “community” battery scheme in controversial call by regulator
Monopoly electricity network companies have won limited rights to own and operate community batteries in one-off waiver to ring fencing rules.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 3, 2023

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Institutions

Fifth small energy retailer fails in wake of ongoing market struggles
AER instigates ‘retailer of last resort’ protections for a fifth time in three months, as another retailer falls victim to the energy market crisis.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Morrison’s “legacy” is higher power bills: Bowen pins price spike on Coalition
Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen says electricity price increases are the legacy of Morrison’s energy policy failures.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2022

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Governments

Households slugged as Australia’s coal addiction sends electricity prices soaring
Electricity prices in some parts of Australia will increase by as much as 14.1 per cent, as surging coal and gas costs push prices higher.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2022

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Governments

Households fell into deeper energy debts during Covid-19 outbreak, AER data shows
The Morrison government is claiming credit for lower electricity prices, but AER data shows households owing larger energy debts.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 22, 2021

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Governments

AER settles legal action against Neoen and Pacific Hydro over SA blackout
Neoen and Pac Hydro settle legal action brought by the AER relating to South Australian blackout, agreeing to pay fines.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 2, 2021

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Utilities

Why should consumers be the only ones lumped with costs of big transmission projects?
Regulatory approval for major new transmission link raises questions about who should bear the costs, and not just the poor old consumer.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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Renewables

Wind and solar help slash electricity default market offers for 2021-22
Record-breaking investment in large-scale solar and wind energy generation has helped to slash electricity prices for standing offer customers in NSW, Queensland and SA.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 27, 2021

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