ELECTRICITY  Alleged price gouging in electricity market cost South Australia $42 million, report says Publication: ABC News One-sentence summary: A new report commissioned by GetUp! has found that large amounts of energy were withheld from the South Australian market during the price spike in July.   How residential demand tariffs could add $1000s to your bill Publication: Rene... read more>

Congratulations to the following winners of our newsletter giveaways last week! Keep an eye out for next week's newsletter for more free stuff.. NSW - David Gemmell - Winner of two tickets to Opera in the Vineyards QLD - Rob and Diane Chandler - Winners of two tickets to Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition WA - Rosemarie Helmerand - Winner of two tickets to Grease The Mu... read more>

ELECTRICITY “Market power abuse” claims in SA electricity price crisis Publication: The InDaily One-sentence summary: A new report analysing SA’s electricity market has accused major energy companies of exploiting low competition as a way to make millions of dollars in extra income during the state’s power price crisis.    Power cost shock for 1000 businesses, with bills to double ... read more>

ELECTRICITY Federal Industry Minister Greg Hunt blames high electricity prices on growing use of renewables by states Publication: The Advertiser One-sentence summary: Federal Industry Minister has blamed high electricity prices on some states growing use of renewables.    Former Labor minister Patrick Conlon urges carbon price to fix electricity system Publication: Th... read more>

ELECTRICITY  Property Council of SA calls for trading hours overhaul, power prices investigation Publication: The Advertiser One-sentence summary: The property council has called on the State Government to investigate the “extremely high” water and electricity prices in South Australia.   Triple trouble: Big three electricity retailers charging twice the rate... read more>