South Australia has not only met its legislated target of 50 per cent renewable energy eight years ahead of schedule, it is literally blowing past it, the Australian Energy Regulator […]
Tag: Australian Energy Regulator
Fossil fuel generators, not renewables should be blamed for high energy prices
The Australian Energy Regulator has been investigating more than half a dozen “high priced” events on the National Electricity Market, and some of the reports it has already completed make […]
Retailers achieve big win in battle for behind-the-meter market
Australia’s electricity retailers have won a major victory in the battle over access to the nation’s lucrative solar and battery storage market, after the Australian Energy Regulator effectively ruled networks […]
Market regulator effectively greenlights manipulation of wholesale prices
Australia’s chief competition regulator has effectively okayed the practice of South Australia’s major energy generators exercising their market power to manipulate wholesale electricity prices in the state. “I think the […]
Gas – not renewables – to blame for SA electricity price spikes
Conservative politicians have increased their calls for a review of renewable energy policies and the construction of new wind farms, while the conservative media continued to screech its opposition to […]
Electricity price inflation: What it means for going solar
Grid electricity prices fluctuate over time – and usually they increase. This has important implications for anyone considering going solar. This article covers the basics of what you need to know […]
NSW retail electricity prices face a hike as networks fight to reverse recent cuts
Australia’s retail electricity rates could be on the rise again as networks push back against reductions introduced by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) last year. The cuts were a welcome […]
As retailers & regulators seek to protect revenues, next major battleground for solar emerges
Australia’s solar industry looks to have a major battle on its hands, as pricing regulators and utilities take action to protect revenues and make rooftop solar less appealing for consumers. […]
SA Power Networks could introduce $100 annual charge for solar homes
South Australia’s monopoly power network operator, SA Power Networks, has flagged the introduction of a $100 a year network surcharge on the state’s solar households. The proposal was revealed in […]
Could Australian solar homes lose out under proposed ‘cost-reflective’ pricing?
Australia’s nearly two million solar households face changes to the way their electricity bills are packaged after the introduction of new rules requiring networks to impose “cost reflective” pricing. The […]
APVI slams Australian Energy Market Commission over unfair, ineffective tariff structures
The Australian Photovoltaic Institute has issued a scathing critique of proposed guidelines for electricity network pricing and tariffs, arguing that instead of reducing consumer bills, the new regimes will simply […]
Australian Energy Regulator warns networks: Accommodate prosumers or they will ‘walk away’ & go off-grid
The rise of the energy “prosumer” will lead to a revolution in Australia’s energy market, the Australian Energy Regulator says – and the consequences for some in the industry could […]
NSW’s recommended solar feed-in tariff rates fall slightly in final IPART report
The volatility of Australia’s solar support mechanisms has been illustrated afresh this week, with NSW again lowering the recommended feed-in tariff price for rooftop PV in the state. NSW’s Independent […]
