DARK SECRETS: 6 - The Real Truth

Victorian electricity transmission charges could more than double if Australia’s longest power line proceeds

Proposed 800km VNI West will be costlier than alternatives and won’t solve grid bottlenecks holding back new solar and wind, thinktank says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023

Wholesale electricity prices down almost 60% a year on from Australia’s short-lived energy crisis

Emissions from national electricity market also fell more than 6% in June quarter, Australian Energy Market Operator says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

The Australian Energy Regulator says AGL was paid to be on standby from 2018 to 2020 but failed to be ready as needed.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Victorian council says VNI West powerline plan needed to 'keep the lights on' as new route surprises farmers

Farmers claim they found out via social media that new powerlines could be built across their properties, as a regional Victorian council supports the state government's latest plan.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Victorian government changes preferred transmission line route for VNI West project

The Victorian government signs off on a preferred development plan and accelerates work on the controversial Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West project to the surprise of newly affected landowners.

ABC News · May 29, 2023

Energy tsar board axed as ministers clean up transition

How to tackle emissions from the Beetaloo Basin "carbon bomb" remains up in the air as energy ministers agree to spend more on connecting renewable energy.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Matt Canavan says Liddell power station's closure is linked to several 'lack of power' alerts. Is that correct?

Nationals senator Matt Canavan has sought to link recent AEMO energy alerts with the closure of Liddell power station. But is there a link?

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms

After describing community consultation regarding the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West renewable energy project as "tokenistic at best", Nationals leaders are pushing for a senate inquiry into the overhead powerline project, which would run through farms.

ABC News · May 1, 2023

As Liddell bites the dust, can NSW supply enough power for a looming El Niño summer peak?

As coal-fired plants continuing their demise, the largest source of new power every year for the past five has been rooftop solar

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2023

Power bill relief may be in sight as renewables help to shrink electricity prices

Dr Bruce Mountain said there has been a “big pull down” in wholesale power prices over the past six months.

The New Daily · Apr 28, 2023