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.
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Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.
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Qld govt denies electricity price gouging
The Queensland government has denied its two state-owned electricity generators are price gouging, saying bids on the market are merely covering costs.
Qld set for 30-50pct power bill rises
The Queensland government can intervene to shield households and businesses from bill shock and ensure small electricity retailers stay afloat, an analyst says.
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Electricity bills rise across Queensland
Electricity bills will rise across Queensland with analysts saying residents are being punished for the state's slow transition to renewables.
Qld power bill rebate a ‘temporary fix’
Queensland households will receive a rebate on their power bills as the premier admits surging electricity costs are forcing people to make "difficult choices".
NSW to help with soaring electricity bills
In a welcome relief, the NSW government will help households that can't keep up with a spike in electricity bills, funding a maximum of $1600 a year.
Qld power rebate offers temporary fix
The Queensland government will offer $175 power bill rebates after the regulator forecast a jump of more than 11 per cent in electricity prices.
Govt anger at NSW power station closure
Closing the country's biggest coal-fired power station seven years early could cause job losses and a spike in electricity prices, the NSW energy minister says.