electricity prices Archives - Renew Economy

Solar

Higher fixed network tariffs could erase the benefits of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate
New analysis finds that raising fixed network charges could snatch back the savings promised to solar households through the federal battery rebate.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 25, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Gas the “stealthy price setter” of Australia’s high electricity bills, as batteries continue to bite
New report pinpoints gas as the main driver of rising electricity prices over the past decade, and chief eroder of the “bill-busting benefits” of cheap solar and wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 24, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Could the AEMC be “kinda right” about fixed network costs? Late submission lobs curveball into debate
A last-minute submission gives an unexpected take on debate over a proposal to raise fixed electricity network costs, asking ‘what if the AEMC is… kinda right?'”
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 19, 2026

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Markets

Regulator confirms another coal and gas fuelled power price hike. But why?
Regulator flags power price hikes across the main grid, but experts question why prices are still being determined by frameworks first designed decades ago.
Sophie Vorrath

May 25, 2023

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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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Featured

ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos
Canberra households will see their electricity costs fall from 1 July, as renewables contracts shield consumers from surging wholesale electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2022

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How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices
With the electricity market in crisis, one Australian jurisdiction could be shielded from higher prices thanks to buying 100 per cent renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Apocalyptic”: Industry group’s desperate plea to get Australia off coal and gas
One of Australia’s largest business groups pleads for an accelerated switch to renewables, in the wake of ‘apocalyptic’ electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 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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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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Markets

Cheap renewables to keep pushing power bills down, even after Liddell exit
Cheap renewables will continue to push down wholesale power prices, and consumer bills, despite exit of more fossil fuel generators.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2021

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Stunningly cheap solar to power China’s pivot away from coal
Researchers find plunging costs of solar – even factoring in “petawatt-hours” of battery storage – could allow China to dramatically slash its coal use.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2021

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