NEWS & MEDIA

Statement on Retailer Reliability Obligation for South Australia

The decision to invoke the Retailer Reliability Obligation for South Australia alone is likely to put upward pressure on electricity prices for the State, according to the Australian Energy Council.

Energy industry congratulates Dan van Holst Pellekaan

The Australian Energy Council has congratulated the Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan, MP on his appointment as South Australian Minister for Energy.

National, market based approach key to SA energy future

The energy industry has welcomed the SA Liberal energy plan's commitment to a national, market based approach in its policy announcement today.

SA Blackout Report Outlines New Rules for Grid 2.0

The final report into South Australia's state-wide blackout provides an important outline for how a high intermittent renewables grid needs to operate in the 21st century, the energy industry said today.

SA plan shows need for national policy, Matthew Warren interview with ABC News 24

Report Highlights Fragility of SA Grid

The Australian Energy Market Operator's report into load shedding in South Australia last week has again highlighted the fragility of the state's electricity grid, the energy industry said today.

Chief Executive, Matthew Warren - ABC News - SA blackout

Interconnector may not be the right solution: industry

It is critical we complete a full and detailed analysis of last week's blackout in South Australia before committing to major and expensive infrastructure that may reduce, not increase, system security in South Australia, the energy industry said today.

Local firm generation the key to South Australia’s energy challenge

The South Australian Government's decision to support additional local dispatchable electricity generation to help manage the state's supply challenge is a step in the right direction, the energy industry said today.

Q&A on the South Australian energy "crisis"

The South Australian energy "crisis" is dominating public discussion about energy policy. To assist in explaining some of the complexities and addressing some of the misconceptions, the Australian Energy Council today released a short Q&A guide on energy issues in the South Australian market.

South Australia - The accidental experiment continues

South Australia leads the world in the integration of renewable energy into large electricity grids, bringing with it lower greenhouse emissions, increased risks and higher costs, the energy industry said today.

New report confirms growing risk of integrating renewables

A new report released today has highlighted the growing challenge of providing a reliable and affordable electricity system in Australia as we continue to increase supply from renewable sources.