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Standard economic theory suggests solar exports shouldn’t be taxed at all.
Australia’s biggest states are taking back control of their electricity systems, because the way we make power is changing.
The states have been forced to act alone on renewable energy after the federal government effectively vacated the policy space. But if not managed carefully, the strategy may backfire.
The rules governing Australia’s electricity market are more than 20 years old and no longer serve consumers, or climate action. But big energy companies are using COVID-19 to delay reform.
Both natural disasters and electric vehicles mean we need to move away from centralised electricity systems.
After a decade of rising electricity bills, prices are projected to fall thanks to new renewable generation.
Australia can become a renewable energy exporting superpower, but timidity won’t get us there.
‘Switchers’ who change their energy retailers often are following accepted wisdom, but research shows it saves them far less than expected.
The likelihood of half of Victoria being plunged into blackout are low – but the question reveals growing tension between the energy market and its regulators.
State renewable energy targets have been driving energy investment in Australia. ‘Where and when’ the generation and transmission build occurs varies substantially under a national approach.
Proposed rules for managing energy demand could potentially lower prices and reduce blackout risk, but there are reasons to be skeptical.
Transitioning to renewable energy will cost us something, but the benefits far outweigh the price.
Summer is here and the chance of blackouts is higher than normal. But the cause is unlikely to be the power station. The problem is usually much closer to home – in the local poles and wires.
Energy companies offer thousands of different prices, making finding the best deal all but impossible.
The federal government is primarily to blame for the mess that is Australia’s energy policy. It’s time for the states to step up, to reduce both prices and emissions.
‘Energy security’ isn’t just about cheaper bills. We urgently need to design a modern, safe Australian grid.
Sections of the media have talked up the prospects of future power outages, even though the electricity market operator predicts that Australia’s stringent reliability standards will still be met.
February is the riskiest time of the year for blackouts, as the nation returns to work and school and soaring temperatures put pressure on the system.
The Long Read: Most Australians’ power bills have been rising for a decade. There are many reasons why, but the common thread is a lack of government willingness to get to grips with crucial policy problems.
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Professor and Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University
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