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The State Government will consult with welfare groups next year to determine whether a change to the energy handout would benefit South Australians who are struggling to afford power bills.
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Energy Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan says the State Government will assess concession schemes in place for electricity consumers as part of its plan to reduce the cost of power for South Australians.
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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.
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.
Australia is facing widespread power shortages due to a lack of gas supply, with South Australia likely to be hit from next year.
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.
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.
