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After initially seeing the NEG as a possible win for consumers and the environment, I now see it as an almost certain disaster for prices, reliability and emissions.
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Coal plants failed in Queensland heatwave on day of record demand
Are Australia’s coal and gas generators able to power Australia through next summer’s heatwaves? The evidence of last summer suggests they cannot be relied upon, with a new report showing how coal plants melted in the Queensland heat on a day of record demand.
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May 18, 2017
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How rooftop solar has dramatically shifted and reduced peak demand
Fossil fuel lobbyists argue rooftop solar does not reduce peak demand. But new data shows that it cuts peaks dramatically, and pushes them into evening.
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Jun 16, 2016
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WA network adopts “mobile phone plans” to deal with peak consumption
Horizon Power pilot scheme to adapt “mobile phone” style plans to set consumption limits in times of peak demand.
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May 23, 2016
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How rooftop solar is causing big falls in peak demand
Rooftop solar is pushing peaks to later in the afternoon and reducing their size. But still utilities want to hit solar households with higher fees.
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