The Latest Breaking News from AEMO

Energy supply sufficient for weekend: AEMO

Supply issues facing Australia's electricity market have improved, with the market operator saying demand will be able to be met this weekend.

AAP · Jun 16, 2022

Energy markets tipped to return to normal as NSW granted emergency powers to secure coal supplies

End of cold snap and return of more coal-fired power plants to ease pressure that caused national electricity market suspension

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022

South Australian manufacturer InterCast and Forge forced to turn off lights and stand down staff after energy market 'failure'

A South Australian manufacturing business reliant on wholesale electricity labels the national electricity market a "failure" after standing down 170 employees due to unaffordable operating costs.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

As the eastern states face an energy crisis, Victoria may be in a slightly better position. Here's why

Experts say the state's brown coal reserves could provide a "safety net", but ageing power plants and instability from the interconnected national energy market may still pose a threat.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

What is the spot market for wholesale electricity, and how will AEMO’s decision to suspend it affect consumers?

After days of power uncertainty, the Australian Energy Market Operator yesterday declared it was suspending the spot market for electricity. So what does that mean for ordinary Australians?

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Supply tight, but blackouts likely avoided

Anthony Albanese's government is monitoring the energy situation closely to determine what changes need to be made to improve how the market operates.

AAP · Jun 15, 2022

AEMO has taken over the national energy market. Here’s what that means

Australia's energy crisis reached a high point on Wednesday when AEMO suspended the national electricity market to control runaway prices.

The New Daily · Jun 15, 2022

Australia's National Electricity Market was just suspended. Here's why and what happens next

Australia’s energy market operator has just suspended the National Electricity market. That means instead of the price for wholesale electricity being set competitively, the market operator (AEMO) sets fixed prices and will take a greater role in directing which power stations generate energy and when.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022

'Get through tonight': NSW to save energy

A number of NSW coal-fired power stations remain offline and residents of NSW will need to conserve power so the state can get through the night.

AAP · Jun 15, 2022

The Loop: Wages to rise for millions of Aussies, authorities try to secure electricity supplies, and RIP Internet Explorer

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ABC News · Jun 15, 2022