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Most Australian states face sharp power bill rises, despite government’s intervention

Energy regulators issue draft default market offer, which set cap for this year’s increases

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Rooftop solar poised to become Australia's biggest power source amid coal's demise

A new report says more than 3.4 million Australian customers have a rooftop solar system, with the rate of new installations running at roughly 300,000 a year, accelerating the decline of fossil fuel-fired power.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Users on edge as plunging production sparks warnings of Victorian gas supply crunch

Gas users in Victoria are bracing for a supply crunch that regulators warn could hit as soon as this winter as production from historic fields in the Bass Strait dramatically tapers off.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Massive investment needed in energy sector

The Energy Security Board says large-scale investment in new transmission infrastructure, generation and capacity is needed to keep power prices down.

AAP · Sep 28, 2022

More electricity retailers likely to fail, resulting in less competition and higher prices

Between five and 10 providers could go out of business in the next six months alone, researcher David Hiley says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022

Australian consumer and energy watchdogs to probe alleged energy market gaming

Findings to be disclosed at national energy ministers meeting in July

Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2022

Is our energy supply in crisis? What's the National Electricity Market? Can it be fixed?

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

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

Qld electricity prices raise questions

There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.

AAP · Jun 15, 2022

How much are power prices increasing by? Why are they going up? What can I do to save on electricity?

We're all bracing for higher electricity prices to kick in from July 1, but just how steep the increase will be depends on which state or territory you're in.

ABC News · Jun 12, 2022

Qld facing further electricity bill rises

The Queensland opposition is calling on the state government to intervene in the electricity market to lower wholesale prices, and household and business bills.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022