This research note summarises the methods and results of an analysis of household energy costs for Australia. Energy costs have increased sharply in recent years placing an increasing burden on household living costs. This paper does not attempt to explain the industry drivers of cost increases.

The AEMC’s annual report on household price trends looks at what is driving changes in the underlying cost components of household electricity bills. It analyses the competitive market sectors of wholesale generation and retail; the regulated networks sector; and price implications from government environmental policies. Wholesale costs are estimated to increase by between 5% and...

CEDA welcomed AEMO Chair, Tony Marxsen, to share AEMO’s preliminary recommendations and observations from their analysis and investigations into the ‘Black System’ event in South Australia.

The Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market identifies the complex forces driving a rapid transition across the electricity sector. It seeks input on key questions to navigate the transition in line with consumer expectations for a secure and reliable service, at an affordable price, that delivers on our national emissions...

AEMO has released its preliminary report into the South Australian separation event on 1 December 2016. The report states that at 0016 hrs (AEST) on 1 December 2016, a fault on the Moorabool to Tarrone 500kV transmission line in Victoria resulted in the South Australia (SA) electricity network being disconnected from Victoria.