More than 400 large energy-using sites will lose their automatic exemption from Victoria's energy efficiency scheme, under changes proposed by the state government. Read more...
Energy ministers have agreed that new electric appliances including air-conditioners must be capable of external power down, after modelling showed the net benefits could be as high as $2.8 billion out to 2036. Read more...
As energy ministers meet in Perth today, NSW has unveiled an electricity strategy that will reduce peak demand and establish a new target to ensure it has sufficient supply. Read more...
The Australian Energy Market Commission today revealed details of a Victorian rule change request designed to minimise blackout risks by encouraging more companies to purchase gas and diesel generators. Read more...
A federal committee is investigating why businesses are largely ignoring five ERF energy efficiency methods, and whether two others designed to prevent clearing are sufficiently robust. Read more...
