PIAC Archives - Renew Economy

Utilities

Why should consumers be the only ones lumped with costs of big transmission projects?
Regulatory approval for major new transmission link raises questions about who should bear the costs, and not just the poor old consumer.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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Coal

Don’t delay fossil fuel exit, just make it work for workers and consumers, experts say
Death of the fossil fuel industry will be manageable, experts argue, and efforts to prolong its life will benefit only the industry itself.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 15, 2020

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AEMC approves landmark demand response mechanism, rejects calls for delay
AEMC approves demand response mechanism for wholesale market, one of the most fundamental changes to NEM design in decades, rejecting calls for delays.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2020

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Community groups call on Federal government to fund electricity bill relief
Coalition of community groups call for additional government support for homes and small businesses under financial stress to deal with energy costs.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 30, 2020

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AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded
AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a ‘two-way’ energy market.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 5, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Demand response battle pits old power against new, with consumers in the middle
A power struggle is brewing between Australia’s energy incumbents and advocates for market reform over what will be one of the most important components of Australia’s future grid – wholesale demand response.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2019

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