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Does Australia need Tasmania to become a multi-billion-dollar 'Battery of the Nation'?

As coal-fired power stations close down, there is a push for the renewables-rich state of Tasmania to become the "Battery of the Nation". The problem is, no one knows who will foot the multi-billion-dollar bill.

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

Sun Cable: The giant solar project making Australia a world leader in renewable generation

The world's largest solar generation and transmission project – Sun Cable – was given the go-ahead by Infrastructure Australia (IA) on Friday.

The New Daily · Jun 24, 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

Newly installed federal government faces a tough test on gas prices

Long suffering energy consumers who have seen power prices spike now face rising gas prices from July 1, as shortages cause wholesale prices to spike.

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2022

Qld set for 30-50pct power bills rises

The Queensland government can intervene to shield households and businesses from bill shock and ensure small electricity retailers stay afloat, an analyst says.

AAP · Jun 1, 2022

Australia on the 'precipice' of a UK-style energy crisis as soaring costs push retailers out

Australia is on the "precipice" of a UK-style energy crisis that could send many of its power retailers broke and fuel a surge of households unable to pay their bills, a leading expert has warned.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Focus on battery storage could be a cost-effective energy goal for Albanese government, report says

With electricity bills soaring, a national Renewable Electricity Storage Target may be one way of achieving lower emissions – and lower prices

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

Power price spike 'just the start' as smaller energy retailers struggle with surging wholesale market

There are warnings that this week's inflation-busting rises in the benchmark electricity price are merely the tip of an iceberg that will hit millions more customers much harder.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Coalition delayed news that electricity prices are set to rise until after federal election

Outgoing energy minister Angus Taylor rejects suggestion delay was political and regulator says it was necessary to include ‘most recent network costs’

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Power Prices Could Increase By $100 So Maybe It’s Time To Start Investing In Loads Of Candles

This simply does not spark joy.

Pedestrian.tv · May 12, 2022