Here's the game you didn't know you needed to play
Electricity distribution networks are complicated. So are the games based on them.
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Here's the game you didn't know you needed to play
Electricity distribution networks are complicated. So are the games based on them.
Electricity prices are still increasing
Prices have plateaued since the 2022 price shock, but increases are expected for financial year 2025-26
Energy Bill Relief Subsidy to Continue into FY 25-26?
ABC News reports that Labor government is setting up for an extension to the annual $300 Energy Bill Relief Fund.
Vic minimum FiT update
Victorian solar households are facing bad news: The new minimum FiT Final Decision from the Essential Services Commission has lowered minimum FiT rates to 0.04 c/kWh.
Vic minimum FiT requirement to be repealed?
Fairfax media reports that the mandated minumum FiT in Victoria will be removed, rates can only get lower.
Retail prices should be lower
Ex ACCC Chairman Alan Fels reponded to AGL and Origin's recent half year financial reports with a claim of price gouging.
Renewables target is on track with 1,589 MW of new renewable generation reaching financial close last quarter
Surge in solar, wind and battery investment sets pace for 82 pct target. Can Australia keep it up?The politics
Bi-directional EV charging finally becoming a reality in Australia?
Vehicle-to-grid roadmap a turning point for Australia’s energy future - News HubThe Electric Vehicle Council has described the release
Consumer advocacy group calls for energy rule change to support two-way energy flows, EVs and replacement of gas appliances
Energy consumers request rule change from AEMCReduced power bills and a more efficient network could be among several benefits if
Bill Hero in the news
Bill Hero subscriber Peter Nink is one of many energy consumers blindsided by a forced change to a demand tariff.
ACCC Discovers the Loyalty Tax
Energy consumers get no rewards for staying loyal to their retailers. Over 80% of energy consumers are paying too much.
NSW regulator finds that demand plans are more expensive
NSW regulator IPART’s 2024 Annual Report finds that customers on demand tariffs face annual bills $200 to $300 higher than flat-rate or time-of-use plans