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Is the Australian Energy Council in a parallel universe on network regulation?
The Australian Energy Council, which represents electricity generators and retailers, seems to be in a state of blissful ignorance on how Australian networks are actually regulated.
Simon Orme

Nov 13, 2018

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Utilities

Ausgrid looks to community batteries, getting “closer” to consumers
Networks have gone from raising the drawbridge to lowering it, inviting new technologies and ideas on to their platform. Soon they’ll be competing for the consumer.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 10, 2018

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Markets

Networks cry foul as AER cracks down on poles and wire returns
Networks say Regulator draft decision will result in largest single cut to the amount the sector can recover on its investments. Consumer group says it could have been bigger.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2018

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Renewables

Taste of the future: Australia’s southern states at 50% renewables
Last week, in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, the share of renewable energy was above 50% for most of the time.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2018

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Markets

How a hidden fossil fuel subsidy is costing homeowners thousands
Did you know most states’ building codes force people to connect a new house to the gas network? The question is – why?
Matthew Wright and Paul Szuster

Jul 4, 2018

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Smart Energy

Electricity from concrete? Australian company claims breakthrough
Talga Resources claims breakthrough in production of conductive concrete, which could play role in wireless charging of EVs.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2018

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If you need a PhD to read your power bill, buying wisely is all but impossible
Energy bills are becoming to complex to understand, but we can learn much by analysing them closely. Here’s how..
Bruce Mountain

Jun 25, 2018

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Governments

The rapidly changing dynamics of Australia’s grid
South Australia becomes net electricity exporter for first time, 12 new wind and solar farms were added, the amount of large-scale solar tripled, and rooftop PV kept a lid on demand.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 1, 2018

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Maps & Graphs

Graph of the Day: EV uptake to boost global electricity demand by four Australias
IEA’s conservative electric vehicle growth projections expect uptake to boost global power demand by 928TWh a year in 2030 – that’s four times Australia’s annual consumption.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 1, 2018

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Markets

Energy retailer “switching” driving prices up, not down, says regulator
ESC chair says outcome of retailer switching drive has been “contrary to usual expectations” of increased market competition.
Sophie Vorrath

May 15, 2018

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