Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - October, 2020
The WA Government has backed the role of natural gas in the state’s energy future.
Power bill issues loom
Consumer advocates say Australian households are struggling to cope with rising power bills.
Bell sale spells bill help
West Australian households will soon receive a $600 one-off credit towards their next electricity bill.
Big names split with QRC
Local energy giant Origin has pulled out of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) over the lobby’s political stance.
Green meets needs in SA
Renewable sources have met 100 per cent of demand in South Australia for the first time.
Pumped hydro planned for NSW
The NSW Government is fast-tracking a pumped hydro project ahead of coal-fired power station closures.
Vales Point to be patched up
Over $8 million will be spent upgrading an ageing NSW coal-fired power station.
Energy spend big on gas
The new environment budget has been criticised for lacking new renewables funding.
Special treatment questioned
Pipeline workers from a coronavirus hotspot have begun quarantining in Tennant Creek.
Funds to aid old solar
The Federal Government is investing in ways to improve end-of-life issues for solar panels.
New link to Eyre
Regulators have approved a project for greater reliability and fewer outages on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
New tests for smart solar
SA Power Networks is helping more Australians with rooftop solar export their surplus energy back to the grid.
Silver switch backed
An Australian start-up is working on some exciting next generation solar cells.