Energy Prices
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New guide to cutting the business energy burden
First 5000 | September 3, 2018Australian manufacturers are being encouraged to take immediate steps to manage their energy consumption in the face of escalating energy costs and record gas prices.
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COSBOA launch SME energy survey
First 5000 | July 30, 2018COSBOA is launching a national survey to investigate the impact of energy bill shocks and price rises on Australian SMEs.
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Small businesses are feeling the pain on energy
Kate Carnell | July 17, 2018Small and family business ombudsman Kate Carnell underlines her commitment to fight for a better deal on energy for the nation’s SMEs.
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Action on energy prices urged after ACCC release report
First 5000 | July 12, 2018Small business organisations have welcomed the release of the ACCC report on energy pricing and urged action by government authorities to reduce the burden of energy bills on the business community.
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ACCC releases blueprint to reduce electricity prices
First 5000 | July 12, 2018The ACCC’s recommendations to improve electricity affordability for Australian consumers and businesses are outlined in its final Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry report.
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Ombudsman welcomes spotlight on SME energy woes
First 5000 | June 21, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has welcomed the attention now being paid to the complexities faced by SMEs in doing business with energy retailers.
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Tesla powerpacks help Queensland firm go off grid
First 5000 | April 28, 2018Linked Group Services, a firm which provides renewable energy solutions in North Queensland, has decided to lead by example and beat high energy prices by going fully off-grid.
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Down to the wire
First 5000 | March 26, 2018State governments have spent up to $20 billion more than was needed on the electricity grid, and households and businesses are paying for it through their power bills, according to a new Grattan Institute report.
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Electricity spot price soars in South-East Australia heatwave
First 5000 | January 19, 2018Electricity spot market prices climbed to the highest January level since 2010 as South-East Australia sweltered in the heat.