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Discussion has largely focused on the need to generate more energy. But there's another way to ease strain on the system – by using less energy.

Australia’s east coast energy market has been on a rocky road for the past few weeks. It begs the question: how could the market change to avoid the next crisis?

The shock suspension last week of Australia’s wholesale electricity market rekindled an age-old debate about whether the energy sector should be nationalised – in other words, owned and controlled by government.

Weather extremes have deepened the man-made power crisis in ways that were hard to predict and at times even harder to imagine. Both Snowy Hydro and coal-fired power stations have been impacted by summer rains. And two weeks of extreme cold has only brought the power system closer to the…

Energy Security Board says fossil fuel generators might need to be paid to stay in business to retain capacity

The government will introduce legislation enshrining a higher target into law next month, a step which it says will support future investment in renewables.

The National Electricity Market is in dire need of repair. How long will it take to fix? asks Gareth Hutchens.

Australian Energy Market Operator says situation has improved ‘markedly’ since Wednesday when entire market was suspended

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "toolkit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply.

The Prime Minister says gas generators were "gaming" the energy crisis for profit, as he looks to rewrite the rules on how the market operates.

MORNING BRIEFING: The powers, which the NSW Governor granted to Matt Kean on Thursday night, are understand to have been sought as a "precautionary measure" to ensure the state's electricity supply.