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Australians are fighting back and switching energy providers in record numbers. The latest figures on switching reveal that July and August saw an unprecedented number of Australians making the switch, surpassing previous records. During this period, more than 450,000 households decided to switch providers in pursuit of more cost-effective energy options. Why? On average bills across all states increased by 20%! The best time to review your energy bill was when you received your rate increase letter, the second best time is NOW. Send me a copy of your most recent energy bill to see if you can save, free of charge! 📧 [email protected] 🌐 Message me on LinkedIn #zembl #energy

The Ceylon Chamber Welcomes New Electricity Bill   In a landmark decision, the Parliament of Sri Lanka has approved the long-awaited Electricity Bill, marking a significant milestone in public sector reform. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, which has been advocating for this change for  the past few years, warmly welcomes the decision, hailing it as a courageous and transformative step forward for the nation's electricity sector. The new bill paves the way for open access and the unbundling of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), a reform that has been in the making since 2001. This move is expected to enhance efficiency, promote competition, and attract much-needed investment into the electricity sector, ultimately benefiting consumers with improved services and more competitive pricing. The Chamber commends the government and Parliament for their visionary leadership in passing this critical legislation. This is a significant step towards modernizing our electricity sector, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply of electricity, and fostering a more competitive market environment. While the overall reception of the bill is overwhelmingly positive, the Ceylon Chamber expresses a note of caution regarding the transfer of certain powers to an advisory council appointed by the minister, which can potentially undermine the role of the regulator, raising concerns about the independence and effectiveness of regulatory oversight. The Chamber suggests a clear demarcation of roles where the advisory council focuses on policy development, while the regulator retains its regulatory powers. A strong, independent regulatory framework is essential for the success of these reforms. Therefore, the Chamber urges careful consideration of the advisory council's structure and its potential impact on the regulator's autonomy. Despite these concerns, the approval of the Electricity Bill represents a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's journey towards a more efficient and sustainable electricity sector. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce remains committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of these reforms and to address any challenges that may arise.

Terrific piece of work led by Brian Spak, Energy Consumers Australia and CSIRO, supported by the Clean Energy Council, which spells out the benefits of electrification for consumers, and highlights the importance of clear public communication, and of supporting low-income households to be among the early movers from gas to direct electrification. And one other key message: Your electrified house will save you more sooner if your home has solar and a battery. See the key findings here: https://lnkd.in/ghfhFhCj

💡Joburg recently added a R200/month prepaid electricity charge that has been decried for its impact, particularly on poorer households. Our CEO, Jon Kornik, recently shared some insights in IOL News Business Report into how the combination of the prolific rise of solar, and an outdated tariff structure, has forced City Power to do this — and why municipalities remain wary of solar. Fortunately, there is an alternative for municipalities. This requires a move away from outdated tariff structures and rather incentivising home solar and battery owners to support the grid. This can be achieved through Time of Use tariffs and even paying homes for providing services to the grid. By doing this, it will realign incentives between the municipality and its constituents, and spur the adoption of the technologies needed to fill the gap — like load management of batteries and appliances. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8i52BWH

Skåne's Plan to Meet Electricity Needs by 2030 High electricity prices and the risk of power shortages are hindering development in southern Sweden. This is the view of Skåne's Power Commission, which has now presented a roadmap to increase the self-sufficiency rate of electricity from 15 percent to 50 percent by 2030. To achieve this, a significant increase in electricity production, flexible measures, and expanded power grids are required. "We are in Europe's most unbalanced electricity area with high demand and small own electricity production. Bottlenecks limit the possibilities to get electricity and power. This risks having really negative consequences," says Anna Jähnke (M), who is regional councilor and chair of Skåne's Power Commission. Jähnke points to three areas where the consequences become particularly noticeable: the business sector is hampered because they cannot establish or expand in Skåne; residential areas cannot be expanded; and it increases the shortage of power in a European perspective. The roadmap shows how the electricity system should be future-proofed to facilitate green growth throughout Skåne. In practice, this means competitive electricity prices and sufficient capacity and robust delivery capability of electricity. "The next step is to make this happen and there the Power Commission cannot influence all parts, but we can identify what is required and work to achieve this goal," says Jähnke. To reach the goals in the roadmap, a series of measures such as energy efficiency, an expanded focus on demand flexibility, and a new trunk network station in Trelleborg as well as a proactive expansion of regional and local networks are needed. The Power Commission works both locally and nationally to facilitate more electricity production and more grid capacity. "Today we have a system where both municipalities and private individuals can appeal very late in a process for new electricity production and it causes many delays. We must review this and we want to see a parliamentary investigation that urgently looks at this," says Jähnke. Even if no concrete changes have occurred at the national level, Jähnke feels that they get good response from both Svenska kraftnät and the government regarding their proposals and their way of working. "The strength is that we have gathered different types of actors who have the same goal image. Together we will now realize the roadmap," concludes Jähnke. #Skåne #ElectricityNeeds #PowerCommission #ElectricityProduction #EnergyEfficiency #PowerGrids #Sweden

How much Energy Community can save with a cPPA contract ? 💰Is it feasible ?🍃 What factors have to be considered by local government units when signing long-term contracts for electricity supply? ⚡ Julian Bieczyński, our Public Segment Director, is an expert in the field of Energy Communities, and has the answers to these questions. 🎤 That's why we highly recommend the latest article on the Gram w Zielone portal, where he shares his knowledge and experience. 🎖 This is a must-read for today. 🗞 Link: https://lnkd.in/eNeuyHwU"

SA is lucky with its 100% Distributed Variable Renewable Energy and Storage (DVRES) transition for 1 main reason. SA has a multipartisan (all sides of Politics) State Goal for 100% DVRES by 2030. Any politician that does not support this goal will be booted from office at the next election. This focused political goal is the primary reason for SA's successful transition to 100% DVRES. https://lnkd.in/gyZxBzTj There is a lot of work required to keep recalcitrant politicians on track and focused on the goal. The current Premier is not keeping his eyes on the goal. He supports the use of Gas and Green Hydrogen in SA as a Fuel. https://lnkd.in/g5PYpjfM A dumb political decision that ignores the laws of physics Peter Malinauskas. It’s a huge distraction and waste of resources to even be talking about heating homes and passenger vehicles with hydrogen. https://lnkd.in/gfgS9Z55 The only solution for Gas is to kill it off completely, as Victorian Premier Daniels has already announced. https://lnkd.in/g4YQ4Tvk SA's brilliant progress toward 100% DVRES, results in SA's generation of the lowest-cost Wholesale Electricity in Australia with its DVRES Assets. However, SA's Retail Electricity Prices remain the highest in the nation. https://lnkd.in/gEwn4zus Why? Because SA sold off its State-owned ETSA to Chinese-owned Monopolies, that gouge all South Australians through Retail Electricity Pricing. SA must follow in Vic's footsteps and re-establish its own Govt owned Electricity Authority with 100% DVRES Assets, to compete with these thieving monopolies. https://lnkd.in/gpcWJjcr

BBC News: Household energy bills predicted to fall by nearly £300 a year "Energy bills will fall in April by nearly £300 a year for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity, a leading forecaster says. The energy price cap for the three months from April will be announced by regulator Ofgem in one week's time. Ofgem's price cap, which will be announced next Friday, affects 29 million households in England, Wales and Scotland. Rules are different in Northern Ireland." https://lnkd.in/emVUdkW6 #pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #LongCovid #PostCovid #CostofLiving #EnergyCosts