ACCC Discovers the Loyalty Tax
Energy consumers get no rewards for staying loyal to their retailers. Over 80% of energy consumers are paying too much.
Energy Industry
Here's the game you didn't know you needed to play
Electricity distribution networks are complicated. So are the games based on them.
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A nice find today was Power Network Tycoon, a strategic simulation game along the lines of Sim City, created by a real power network engineer, where we manage the power system of an island, building a network that must be resilient, cost-efficient, and technically correct.
Power Network Tycoon on Steam
Manage a power network on a growing island. Use industry simulation methods to handle electricity demands, weather challenges and ensure safety. Developed by a Power Engineer, it offers realistic electricity management gameplay, combining strategy and real-world engineering challenges.
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