Power Bills Drop by $200: First Regulatory Price Cut After Years of Increases
In welcome news for energy consumers, default offer prices are falling for the first time in years.
Energy Industry
Consumer advocacy group calls for energy rule change to support two-way energy flows, EVs and replacement of gas appliances
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Energy consumers request rule change from AEMC
Reduced power bills and a more efficient network could be among several benefits if a rule change request to the AEMC is successful.
Nadia Howland
A rule change request from Energy Consumers Australia aims to help modernise planning for Australia’s Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs), requiring them to prepare for expected increases in the two-way flow of power from homes and businesses to the network and increases in the use of electricity for transportation and appliances currently using fuel and gas.
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