Tag: Electricity Energy and Utilities
Foggy view on high country lake levels
The hydro-electricity utility in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains says it's unclear if poor snowfalls will impact on lake levels.[MORE]
Hazelwood compo 'just won't cut it'
The former Labor Member for Morwell, Brendan Jenkins, has criticised the Victorian Government's white paper on climate change, saying it will cost jobs in the Latrobe Valley.[MORE]
Power to be cut in Darwin's north for repairs
Residents in Darwin's northern suburbs will have their electricity cut at midnight tomorrow so Power and Water can carry out repairs to the Casuarina substation.[MORE]
Brumby wants compensation to close power station
Victorian Premier John Brumby wants Commonwealth cash to help pay compensation to close down a quarter of Australia's dirtiest power station by 2014.[MORE]
Power supply solution one step closer
Glen Innes Severn Council has agreed to grant an easement to Country Energy to improve power to shops in Grey Street, in the town centre.[MORE]
North Coast to trial new electricity technology
The North Coast has been chosen to trial new technology that can prevent power disruptions.[MORE]
Copper project funding pledge could fuel renewable development
Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) says the development of the Townsville-to-Mount Isa copper-string project across north-west Queensland could become a reality if the Federal Government follows through with its election promise.[MORE]
State govt predicts south-west Vic will become energy hub
A new report has listed the Moyne, Southern Grampians, Glenelg and Corangamite shires as having among the best potential for wind, geothermal and wave and tidal power generation in the state.[MORE]
AGL axes 155 jobs
Power company AGL insists its customer service will not be affected, despite the axing of 155 clerical jobs.[MORE]
Call for commitment to renewable energy
The Conservation Council wants the State Government to rule out buying power from any new or expanded coal power stations in WA.[MORE]
Petroleum exploration submissions under review
The Federal Government has confirmed it has received public submissions on Origin Energy's plans to explore for petroleum in the Bay of Islands Coastal Park, in southern Victoria.[MORE]
Higher costs a fact of life: Premier
The Premier Colin Barnett says he knows WA households are struggling with higher utility costs as steep increases bite.[MORE]
Minister defends 'pragmatic' energy policy
The Energy Minister has defended the Barnett Government's record on renewable energy, arguing an extension to the Muja coal-fired power station would not marginalise alternative energies. [MORE]
GM Water apologises for bill bungle
Goulburn Murray Water has apologised to around 1,000 customers after it mailed out the wrong bills. [MORE]
Victorian ETU cuts ties with Labor
The Victorian branch of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has withdrawn its support for Labor at the Federal Election.[MORE]
Aurora pays less for power, but customers will pay more
Aurora Energy is now paying less for power but says Tasmanian households and businesses will pay more by the end of the year. [MORE]
Power supplies hit hard by stormy SA weather
Storm damage of the past week in SA had the most impact on the power network in a decade.[MORE]
SA could be major wind energy supplier: Premier
A study of South Australia's renewable energy potential says the state could export green power to eastern Australia.[MORE]
Premier takes 'cautious' approach to closing Hazelwood
Victorian Premier John Brumby says the Government must adopt a cautious approach when dealing with the possible shutdown of coal-fired power stations. [MORE]
AGL report backs wind farm benefits
An economic study says wind farm projects in the Hallett area of the mid-north of South Australia have helped arrest population decline.[MORE]
Report maps way to clean power future
Australia's energy grid could run entirely on renewables such as wind and solar power within 10 years, according to a report.[MORE]
Climate policy won't affect power prices: Abbott
Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott says he can guarantee electricity prices will not rise as a result of the Coalition's climate change plan.[MORE]
Coalition campaigns to close Hazelwood
A coalition of green groups has announced plans for a campaign to close the Hazelwood power station in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.[MORE]
Anger as blackouts leave thousands in dark
ETSA says customers worst-affected by weekend blackouts in SA will be financially reimbursed.[MORE]
Auditor to probe broken power promise
Tasmania's auditor-general will investigate the State Government's broken promise to cap power prices. [MORE]
