The Northern Territory Government has announced the construction of a new five megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) in...
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New enterprise agreement approved by Loy Yang employees
Utility Journalist, , Company news, Electricity, News, 0AGL has announced that the majority of employees at the company’s Loy Yang A power station and mine in...
The Federal Government’s announcement of measures to reform the Australian energy industry – in response to the Finkel Report...
Energy mix essential as prices continue to rise
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability, 0EnergyAustralia has completed its annual review of electricity and gas tariffs for New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland...
NSW Budget focuses on energy sustainability and affordability
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, 0The New South Wales Government has announced the 2017-18 State Budget, with funding to help protect the community, environment and...
Power and Water Corporation’s new Chair
Utility Journalist, , Company news, Electricity, Features, News, People & Appointments, 0The Northern Territory Government has announced a new Chair for Power and Water Corporation. John Langoulant has been appointed...
The Australian Government will complete a study into offshore gas basins in Southern Australia, looking into prospects for future...
New waste facility powers water operations
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Renewable Energy, 0Yarra Valley Water’s $27 million waste to energy facility has opening in Wollert, Victoria, reducing landfill, cutting greenhouse emissions,...
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have identified 185 sites in South Australia potentially suitable for pumped hydro...
AEMO report shows no need for export controls
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, Features, Gas, News, Policy, 0A report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), confirms that there is no need for the Commonwealth to...
Exploring alternatives to grid-supplied electricity
Utility Journalist, , Digital Utilities, Electricity, News, 0The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published a consultation paper on a rule change request from Western Power...
Industry leaders welcome Finkel Report
Utility Journalist, , Asset Management, Demand Management, Electricity, Features, News, Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, 0Government and industry leaders have welcomed the findings of the Finkel Report, commenting that its recommendations were necessary to...
Albany wave energy centre reaches milestone
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, 0The Western Australian Government has met with representatives from The University of Western Australia and key industry stakeholders to...
AGL has announced standing offer electricity prices in South Australia will increase 18 per cent in the 2017-18 financial...
With renewable energy sources set to radically reshape global energy markets, they pose a threat to legacy operations of...
Electricity industry must adapt to disruption in order to survive
Lauren Cella, , Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, 0Significant customer-driven change is now inevitable in Australia’s electricity market, with the uptake of more renewable and distributed energy...
Applications open for demand response pilot program
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Projects, 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened a $22.5 million competitive funding round to drive innovation in demand...
What the Finkel report means for Australia’s energy
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, Features, News, Policy, 0A Clean Energy Target and a NEM-wide integrated grid plan, and increased notice for generator closure, are among the...
Northern Gas Pipeline construction granted consent
Utility Journalist, , Civil Construction, Features, Gas, News, Pipelines, 0The Northern Territory Government has granted Jemena consent to construct the first 344km portion of the Northern Gas Pipeline...
Diversification the key to a resilient energy market
Lauren Cella, , Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, News, Partner Solutions, Renewable Energy, Solar, 0Australia’s energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of...
The Tasmanian Government, Aurora Energy and Goldwind have reached a principle agreement that will see a $300 million, 49...
The New South Wales Government has announced the possible release of two remote areas for conventional gas exploration. Australian...
The Victorian Government has proposed new gas market reforms in an attempt to drive down prices, protect jobs and...
Crookwell wind farm construction begins
Utility Journalist, , Civil Construction, Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, 0Construction has begun on Crookwell 2 wind farm’s 28 turbines, marking a major milestone in the ACT’s push for...
Low emissions roadmap outlines tech opportunities
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Policy, 0The CSIRO has released a Low Emissions Technology Roadmap, outlining a range of possible future technology pathways. The Federal...
The Queensland Government will restart Stanwell Corporation’s 385MW Swanbank E gas-fired power station to increase supply and reduce volatility...
The Queensland Government has announced a new plan to invest $386 million in a range of energy projects, aimed...
Jemena selects Northern Gas Pipeline Project construction partner
Utility Journalist, , Civil Construction, Gas, News, Projects, 0Jemena has appointed a construction partner for the Northern Territory, and part of the Queensland, portion of its $800...
Australia’s first offshore wind farm proposed for Victoria
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, 0In a new proposal by Offshore Energy, Gippsland has been identified as the potential location for Australia’s first offshore...
Coopers Gap set to become largest wind farm in QLD
Utility Journalist, , Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, 0AGL has received a development permit from the Queensland Government to build up to 115 turbines for the Coopers...
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