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Why Australia networks need to slash asset values by nearly half
New analysis says if networks are to compete with new technologies and concepts such as solar, storage and micro-grids, they need to cut their inflated asset base by nearly half. It says huge increases in asset base, encouraged by regulators, is harming consumers and their own business models. -
West Australia flags end of centralised energy network
Western Australia finds itself at the cutting edge of energy market reform, and its main grid operator is imagining a future totally different from the past – where many towns and cities look after all or most of their energy needs with renewable-based microgrids. -
Why consumers are paying twice what they should for grid connection
Consumers paying more than two times what they should for grid connection, according to new report. But networks tell investors that their revenue is safe because the regulator has them covered, and is resisting calls to “optimise” their asset base. -
Have solar households really sold out on their environmental goals?
Network chief says solar households using grid more than others, and appear to have forgotten their “green” aspirations. But does the data really support that? And why are networks so determined to alienate consumers looking to solar and storage and other technologies? -
How the networks fiddle with data to trash rooftop solar PV
Electricity networks are not providing the full picture when arguing for tariff changes that will penalise rooftop solar and extract higher bills from solar households. Are they deliberately demonising solar PV in an attempt to retain revenues from gold-plated grids?
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