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Coober Pedy power deal will keep prices "competitive": ARENA

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency insists competition among suppliers is enough to keep Coober Pedy’s energy prices down, despite warnings a $192 million contract to supply electricity to the town will cost $85 million more than it should.

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Gas no longer needed as "transitional fuel": report

Gas is no longer a necessary “transitional fuel” and Australia can leap directly to renewables, a new academic report claims, raising questions about the State Government’s energy plan.

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Energy market operator warns of gas and power shortages

Australia is facing widespread power shortages due to a lack of gas supply, with South Australia likely to be hit from next year.

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PM opens up energy battlefront with SA Liberals

The Prime Minister’s prescription to drive down power prices has put the Coalition Government in direct conflict with the South Australian Liberals over a key element of the state’s energy future.

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Spending to save: Jay's plan to drive down power prices

The Weatherill Government has unveiled a suite of plans it hopes will promote greater competition in the state’s energy market and drive down power prices.