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Friday, December 06

Switching power provider in complex market generates no big savings

Australians are urged to shop around to save money on spiralling electricity bills. But a comprehensive survey of Victorian customers shows that the savings are minimal, and reinforces that the market is now so complex that finding the cheapest deals is a challenge, argues Bruce Mountain.

Summer blackouts likely if reliable power not secured: regulator

Australians living and operating businesses in eastern states can expect a higher risk of blackouts this summer, especially in Victoria.

The Morrison Government says a new coal-fired power station for North Queensland was election policy. Photo: supplied

Coal power and "big stick" energy policy on Govt agenda

The Morrison Government is looking at a new coal-fired power station for Queensland, while reviving laws compelling power companies to cut wholesale prices and guarantee supply.

SA's power grid will cope with heatwave, says Premier

South Australia’s electricity network is expected to cope with the heatwave conditions set to hit the state, Premier Steven Marshall says.

Lucas blames Labor for $45m power price hike

A month out from the Marshall Government’s first Budget, Treasurer Rob Lucas says taxpayers are about to be hit by a $45 million spike in the price of electricity supplied to government – and he’s blaming Labor.

NZ power company to buy Tesla battery

New Zealand power company Mercury has selected Tesla as the provider for a scalable national grid-connected battery trial after a tender process launched last September.

The Energy Guarantee could work better than a clean energy target

The Turnbull Government’s National Energy Guarantee is not a perfect solution, but it does offer a way forward to drive down emissions in the electricity sector and provide more reliable supply, writes the Grattan Institute’s David Blowers.

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