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Markets

The twisted arguments about energy supply and security
Another of Australia’s dirtiest coal-fired generators has closed due to the confluence of incompatible energy market conditions. So how does that match with what the conservative types are telling us?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Visions clash at World Energy Congress in Istanbul
World Energy Council gives out clear message on move away from fossil fuels, but the fossil fuel industry wasn’t listening.
Karel Beckman

Oct 17, 2016

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Storage

Battery storage rules should favour consumers, not networks
Batteries will supercharge the energy revolution, smoothing renewables and offering prosumers autonomy. Right now, though, the regulatory space is a bit of a Wild West.
Mark Byrne

Oct 14, 2016

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ACCC says it’s OK for big utilities to exploit market power
ACCC says it’s perfectly OK for big utilities to exercise their market power and force up prices, as they did to devastating effect in South Australia last month. And although the regulator identified the lack of competition in the state a decade ago, it still chooses to take a pot-shot at renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 25, 2016

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Markets

Duet’s stock price to be driven by emerging clean energy focus
DUE’s share price will likely be driven by the success or otherwise of its remote energy and clean energy segment.
David Leitch

Aug 22, 2016

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Governments

South Australia’s electricity price woes are more due to gas than wind
South Australia’s wind farms have been blamed for price spikes, but without them the volatility would be even worse.
Hugh Saddler

Jul 26, 2016

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Renewables

Gas generators called out for exploiting NEM flaw, creating “obscene price spikes”
The Australia Institute says gas are generators are driving “obscene” power price spikes by choosing to exploit an energy market failure, rather than fulfil their role of complementing renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 20, 2016

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Markets

Demand growth softens, small drop in emissions as renewables rise
Australia’s emissions fell slightly in June, thanks to increased hydro, wind and solar power, but remain 5.7 per cent ahead of last year.
Hugh Saddler

Jul 12, 2016

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Markets

Know your NEM: Electricity, gas prices sky high despite flat volumes
Looking at electricity and gas prices this past week might make you think volumes had doubled. But they actually fell in most regions.
David Leitch

Jul 11, 2016

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Resource Efficiency

Energy efficiency pays off for fast-growing Victoria economy
Victoria has the fastest growing population of all the states and is experiencing strong economic growth, yet its electricity consumption continues to fall.
Ric Brazzale

Jun 23, 2016

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