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Governments

ACCC repeats call to scrap solar rebate as Taylor re-heats “big stick” policy
ACCC again argues for the early abolition of a solar rebate, while Angus Taylor re-heats ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 16, 2019

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Crazy gang: Coalition MP wants Queensland to leave main grid
Just when you thought Australia had hit the ceiling on absurd energy politics, federal Nationals MP Keith Pitt has unveiled a “bold” new plan for Queensland to quit the national grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2019

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AGL bags $1 billion profit, but faces headwinds on coal outages and retail margins
AGL posts $1 billion profit for the year, but expects falling energy prices, rising fuel costs and the impact of retail regulation to dampen future earnings.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 8, 2019

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Maps & Graphs

“Enough is enough”: Domestic gas reserve may be only answer to high gas prices
IEEFA says domestic gas reserve could dramatically reduce both gas and electricity prices for Australian consumers.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2019

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Markets

Regulator’s ruling on default market offers might not lower prices
Some customers may see some bill reductions, but the Australian Energy Regulator’s decision on DMOs is unlikely to take the political heat out of electricity prices.
Bruce Mountain

Apr 30, 2019

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Smart Energy

Carrot and stick: Getting to the root cause of energy inequity
Solving the energy-equity issue for low income renters requires both reward and punishment to incentivise behaviour of the various stakeholders.
Nancy Xie

Feb 19, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

The verdict is in: Renewables reduce energy prices (yes, even in South Australia)
Our research finds, emphatically, that in electricity there is no dilemma between decarbonisation and lower wholesale prices. The “tri-lemma” concept is already past its prime.
Bruce Mountain & Dr Steven Percy

Dec 6, 2018

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Renewables

Surge in renewables delivering cheaper power, says TAI report
As ScoMo sets off on the campaign trail, report says surge in wind and solar has seen NEM wholesale power prices peak, and go into a decline. Fair dinkum.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 5, 2018

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A “bat symbol” for renewables: Cannon-Brookes launches “fair dinkum” power
Scott Morrison’s grasp on his favourite Alan Jones-approved energy policy slogan continues to slip, as the campaign to reclaim it for renewables gains serious momentum.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 2, 2018

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Renewables

Why Morrison should swap his lump of coal for a solar panel
If Scott Morrison is serious about bringing down power prices he should be walking around Parliament with a solar panel not a lump of coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 30, 2018

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