Tag: Electricity Energy and Utilities
Govt admits need for power bill help
The State Government has conceded it may need to do more for Tasmanians struggling to pay soaring power prices. [MORE]
Libs urge action on energy inquiry
The Opposition is demanding to know why it is taking so long to set up an independent inquiry into Tasmania's energy sector. [MORE]
Country Energy reviews power line management
A Tooma farmer says he is sure Country Energy is reviewing its power line management after last year's bushfires.[MORE]
Govt faces power price pressure
The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to use its budget surplus to reduce the impact of rising electricity prices. [MORE]
Greens say higher solar bonus not enough
The Greens say long-term sustainability of the solar industry has been overlooked by the South Australian Government.[MORE]
Consumers to pick up power price rise
Tasmanian small business owners are warning they will have to pass on power price rises to customers. [MORE]
Power shock: price rise on the way
Low income earners are expected to bear the brunt of further power price hikes in Tasmania. [MORE]
Elderly targeted in power-saving scams
The New South Wales south east energy provider says people should not be fooled by attempts to sell a device which allegedly cuts electricity costs.[MORE]
Govt told to pay power rebate
The Tasmanian Government is under fire for a delay in delivering a promised $100 power bill rebate.[MORE]
Power cut off to thousands of Brisbane residents
Almost 3,000 consumers have been without power since about 8am (AEST) in the Brisbane suburbs of Upper Mt Gravatt and Wishart.[MORE]
Power workers fear for their lives: union
The Electrical Trades Union says Power and Water employees in the Northern Territory are quitting their jobs out of fear for their lives. [MORE]
Frustration after hours without power in Alice
Power and Water says it has restored electricity to all customers affected by a blackout in Alice Springs this morning.[MORE]
Up to 6,000 Alice homes hit by blackout
Power and Water says equipment at its electricity station appears to have failed early this morning, causing a widespread blackout in Alice Springs.[MORE]
AGL increases revenue, discusses NSW power bid
Energy retailer AGL has reported a 78 per cent fall in its full-year net profit to the end of June to $356 million.[MORE]
CopperString project study open for residents' input
Public consultations have begun in Townsville in north Queensland so residents can find out how the proposed Copper String project will affect them as public consultations begin this week.[MORE]
Mobile substations bought to avoid power cuts
Power and Water is buying two new mobile substations at a cost of $8 million so it can carry out maintenance without having to cut power.[MORE]
Brisbane council wants green power plant
The Brisbane City Council is seeking a private company or group to build a renewable energy power plant in Queensland.[MORE]
Power cuts more frequent in NT than Qld
The Utilities Commissioner has found the frequency and length of power outages caused by generation failures in the Northern Territory compares unfavourably to a similar provider in Queensland.[MORE]
Cooma upgrade to secure power
The New South Wales South East's energy provider has begun work on an upgrade that is expected to secure power in the Cooma CBD for the long-term.[MORE]
Residents warned about possible electricity bill scam
Ergon Energy is urging north Queenslanders to watch out for a company offering cuts to electricity bills from a simple plug-in device.[MORE]
ACCC finds 'serious implications' in Hydro's price-setting
Australia's consumer watchdog has found that the prices Hydro Tasmania set for one of its services last year had serious implications for its customers.[MORE]
Gas fired power station opens
The Energy Minister, Peter Collier, says a new gas-fired power station south of Perth will be used to supply energy during peak periods.[MORE]
Southern wave power a great untapped resource: CSIRO
Australia's southern coastline has been identified as one of the world's most promising sites for the generation of wave energy.[MORE]
Hydro still considering mini power station
Hydro Tasmania has denied shelving plans for a mini power station in Launceston's Cataract Gorge.[MORE]
Council hikes rates for mining industry
Mining and energy companies on the Western Downs are facing a 40 per cent increase in their rates this financial year.[MORE]
