Energy
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Electricity prices falling overall with variation between jurisdictions
First 5000 | December 22, 2018The AEMC’s annual report on electricity price trends shows a falling price outlook for the next two years.
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Clear and present danger in energy – governments must intervene when markets fail
Peter Strong | November 25, 2018Recent commentary advanced by the extreme end of laissez-faire economics and the investment community about the risks associated with Government intervention in the national electricity market misses the point.
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Energy workers need support as the market changes
Julian Lorkin | November 8, 2018Workers in the coal-fired power industry should be supported structural change forces them into new jobs, according to a report from UNSW Business School.
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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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Fast vehicle charging gets a boost
First 5000 | August 19, 2018A Springfield business has designed a project to optimise ultrafast electric vehicle charging on Queensland’s ‘electric superhighway’.
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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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Tenders open for school energy program
First 5000 | July 21, 2018Solar panels will start to be installed on Queensland state schools over the summer holidays, with tenders now open for the state government’s $97 million Advancing Clean Energy Schools program.
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New biofuel opportunities for Queensland
First 5000 | July 18, 2018Queensland has officially joined the global below50 campaign to support the production and use of sustainable biofuels after signing a Statement of Collaboration with the United Nations-backed group.
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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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Agriculture eyes switch to solar energy
First 5000 | July 16, 2018Agricultural businesses with varied crop types and land sizes are realising that with rising electricity prices, switching to solar makes commercial sense.
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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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Save money with solar energy for your business
Amelia Atkins | May 22, 2018Installing solar panels can cut your firm’s expensive energy bills while showcasing its commitment to corporate responsibility and the future of the planet we all depend on.
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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.