ACT's big power consumers placed on alert over forecast 'lack of reserve' in network ACT to assist should electricity load shedding be needed The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2022
Power companies accused of engineering crisis for profit Multibillion-dollar power companies left Australia under a threat of blackout on Tuesday night after they removed electricity from the grid for profit. The New Daily · Jun 14, 2022
The Loop: Electricity supply issues spread across Australia, share markets slump again, and are you going to eat that salad? Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
Fetch Thy Candlesticks Playing Cards ‘Cos Most Of Aus Is Facing Power Outages This Week Putting on all of my socks & jumpers in preparation. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 14, 2022
Blackouts loom in Vic energy crunch Victoria could face blackouts on Wednesday evening as the cold weather affects electricity supplies. AAP · Jun 14, 2022
Power uncertainty hits multiple states as AEMO makes moves to cover shortfalls Market notices published on the AEMO website warned of possible power interruptions in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
What is load shedding and why is it a sign that Australia's largest electricity market is in crisis? In the electricity industry, no two words instil a greater sense of fear or failure as load shedding. Here's why. ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
NSW energy outages possible tonight as prices soar The operator warned on Tuesday that NSW could face blackouts from between 5.30pm and 9pm. Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2022
NSW energy outages possible as prices soar NSW could face blackouts on Tuesday evening as the cold affects electricity supplies and the energy minister admits the sector is facing huge challenges. AAP · Jun 14, 2022
Energy Provider Urges Ppl To Turn Off Appliances As National Regulator Forecasts Outages This Week Thousands of people NSW experienced power outages on Monday as fossil fuel supply failed to meet demand with more outages forecast this week. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 14, 2022
Federal government optimistic east coast blackouts can be avoided today Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen is confident the east coast can avoid blackouts and load shedding today, despite further dire warnings about demand for electricity outstripping supply. ABC News · Jun 13, 2022
Second electricity crunch looming in Qld The Australian Energy Market Operator is likely to again have to order Queensland electricity generators to fire up their plants to avoid blackouts. AAP · Jun 13, 2022
Bowen confident blackouts to be averted A major power crisis along the east coast has been avoided with the intervention of the regulator and cooperation of industry, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. AAP · Jun 13, 2022
Queensland power prices have been capped and there's concern about blackouts. What you need to know Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead. ABC News · Jun 13, 2022
ABC News · Jun 13, 2022 Queensland power blackouts averted as AEMO directs generators to protect network After warnings of potential blackouts in Queensland, the Australian Energy Market Operator says it is using its powers to direct generators to avoid a power shortage.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2022 Malcolm Turnbull calls for gas export limits as energy regulator caps prices in Queensland Former PM says state and federal governments should ‘make sure all the gas we need is available here’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2022 As the temperature cools, the heat is on Chris Bowen Gas shortages, reported delays to major projects and coal-fired power woes are among the gifts handed to the new energy minister
ABC News · Jun 8, 2022 Tasmania's link to Australia's National Electricity Market explained In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?
AAP · Jun 8, 2022 Cabinet backs in energy market changes Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2022 Four reasons Australia’s gas and electricity prices are sky-high – and what’s being done about it A rare combination of international and domestic events has created a perfect storm for the new government
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2, 2022 Electricity Prices Are Rising And Now We’re Facing Gas Shortages So Gonna Go Live Under My Doona Wholesale gas prices spiked this week and market operators have warned Australia is facing a gas shortage as we head into winter.
ABC News · Jun 2, 2022 Australia's gas crisis is worse than you might think. Industries warn thousands could lose their jobs and consumers will pay more Australian manufacturers facing massive increases in gas prices are warning they could be forced to close. Consumers will also pay more, adding to cost-of-living pressures.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2022 Can anything be done about the ‘perfect storm’ in Australia’s energy markets? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, squeezed gas retailers and a cold snap are combining to put pressure on the grid
The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022 4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high Gas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and “a perfect storm”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2022 South Australia turns to diesel generators as gas shortage and price spike hits Calls for faster transition away from ‘volatile’ fossil fuel supply as SA burns large amounts of gas and diesel