Beating the peak without punishing the poor
Gill Owen considers different ways to reduce energy usage
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Utilities
Flawed logic continues power price pain
PIAC questions logic of hiking up prices to encourage future savings
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Should some household appliances be controlled by electricity providers?
DCCEE-Energy Rating calls for submissions
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Urgent action needed to combat energy poverty
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre says households struggle with even most modest price increase
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Call for submissions on reducing emissions from wood heaters
COAG Standing Council seeks public input
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Energy affordability in the spotlight
EWON, ERAA and ACOSS host National Energy Affordability Roundtable
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Energy Regulator seeks expressions of interest
Wanted: AER Consumer Challenge Panel members
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Rising water prices will hit households
CALC and CUAC want affordable payment plans and improved access to concessions
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National Energy Advocacy proposal – final comments due
Advisers’ paper outlines a plan of action for national energy advocacy
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Baseload power is a myth: even intermittent renewables will work
Mark Diesendorf writes to debunk myths surrounding baseload power
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Do comparison sites work for consumers?
Medibank sees only costs passed to consumers – but economists see benefits
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PIAC reveals social impact of electricity disconnections
New report looks at the stories behind the figures
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