Power prices Archives - Renew Economy

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Tesla big battery powerless to stop S.A. price gouging
Tesla says unprecedented chaos in South Australia’s electricity market on Monday highlights need for quick shift to 5-minute settlement. Coalition predictably blames renewables, while ACCC waves its hands and says price gouging is perfectly legal.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 13, 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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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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Press Releases

Porter Davis partners with Bradford Energy to bring down soaring power prices
Victorian homebuilder Porter Davis has announced a partnership with Australia’s leading solar and battery provider, Bradford Energy, to equip knockdown rebuild homes with the Bradford Solar ChargePack, which includes the innovative Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery.
Edelman Australia

Jan 22, 2018

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Markets

Soaring power prices caused by “decade of policy instability”
Report says fundamental failure to deliver national, coordinated, stable energy and climate policy a major factor in pushing up electricity prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 31, 2017

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How gas profited from S.A. market dominance, and blamed renewables
The gas industry profited enormously from electricity price spikes in South Australia. The media also played a role, using renewables as a scapegoat.
Andrew Stock

Aug 18, 2016

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Commentary

Election fact check: Do green schemes drive up electricity prices?
Not as much as Greg Hunt would have you believe… CEC report says electricity price spikes mostly driven by network costs – costs that are now being reduced by increased uptake of solar and battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2016

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What’s the best way to price electricity?
New report compares electricity rate designs, pilot studies, expert analysis to identify the key dimensions of time-based and demand tariffs for consumers.
Dan Cross-Call & James Sherwood

May 19, 2016

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NSW utilities win major battle in Australian electricity price war
Court reverses move to curb network costs, a decision that could result in higher grid charges, and an accelerated push from consumers to seek alternatives and maybe quit the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 26, 2016

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A simple rule change can save billions for power networks and their customers
Money spent on helping consumers reduce demand means less money spent on substations and other infrastructure.
Chris Dunstan

Mar 13, 2015

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Ditching gas heating and cooking could save you hundreds of dollars
Cooking on gas could be unpalatable when the bill arrives. It is time to think of alternatives.
Cameron Chrisholm

Jan 20, 2015

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How does the Renewable Energy Target affect your power bills?
The RET review is due to be handed to the federal government any day now, yet there are still conflicts over the impacts it has over electricity costs.
Dylan McConnell

Jul 30, 2014

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