In the building and manufacturing materials sector, hydraulic hoses play a vital role by enabling heavy-duty machinery to operate efficiently.
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AEMC forecasts electricity price relief
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released figures which suggest that there may be relief in sight for manufacturers when it comes to electricity prices.
Modelling produced by the AEMC
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Gas import terminal gets Critical State Significant status
The NSW government has declared a terminal for the importation of liquified natural gas (LNG) in Newcastle to be Critical State Significant Infrastructure.
The proposed terminal, at Kooragang Island in
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AEMC proposes that manufacturers be able to sell energy demand
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a draft rule which would allow large energy consumers, such as energy thirsty manufacturers, to sell back unneeded demand to the wholesale energy
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New electricity rules seek to reduce power prices
Across south east Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, new rules apply to electricity providers that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) hopes will benefit energy consumers.
For
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How to source the best generator for a business
Investing in a generator can help protect operations from severe losses in the event of a power outage. CAPS Australia explains.
However, there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes
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Fifteen manufacturing businesses to share $19m in government funding
Fifteen companies from Victoria and South Australia have been named as recipients of nearly $19 million worth of grants under the second and final phase of the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth
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COAG to decide final direction of NEG today
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council, comprising state and territory energy ministers, headed by Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg, is meeting today to decide whether the
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VIC manufacturer cutting power bills with Choice Energy
Victorian manufacturer Coringle Furniture is taking advantage of government funding to combat the 60 per cent price increase on its electricity bill.
With energy dominating so much of their operational
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Flow Power, Ararat sign Australia’s first Renewable Corporate PPA
Flow Power and Ararat Wind Farm has signed Australia’s first ever large-scale Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA); a deal that secures long-term, low-cost renewable energy for Australian
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World’s most critical industries ranked
Utilities, including electricity, gas, nuclear power and water treatment, are the most critical industries in the world according to a new report from Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power.
In Ranking
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Tesla building world’s biggest battery in SA
Tesla will build the world’s biggest lithium ion battery, to be installed at a wind farm in South Australia before the end of the year.
The successful tender was announced as a partnership between Tesla
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SA power prices to become world’s most expensive
From July 1, South Australia will surpass Denmark as having the most expensive power in the world.
Energy companies AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy will all be increasing their electricity prices
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Australia’s biggest manufacturer backs clean energy target
Australia’s biggest manufacturer, steel giant BlueScope, has controversially backed a clean energy target for the energy sector.
It is unreasonable to favour the provision of affordable and reliable
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AGL announces development of $295m gas-fired power station
AGL has announced plans to invest $295 million to develop a 210mW gas-fired power station alongside the company’s Torrens Island plant, near Adelaide.
Construction of the Barker Inlet power station
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Telstra’s power costs up $100m; company calls for price correction
Telstra has reportedly seen its power costs increase by $100 million in the past year, with a senior executive calling on Industry Minister Arthur Sinodinos for urgent action to address Australia’s
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Next step taken in solar thermal development
The Turnbull Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has taken the next step in the development of a solar thermal plant at Port Augusta in South Australia.
ARENA has requested
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Climate sharing system could end Australia’s power crisis
A University of Adelaide (UoA) researcher is proposing Australia use a “climate sharing system” to help solve the current power crisis.
The architect of the system, Professor Mike Young, is Professor
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Rising wholesale electricity prices will threaten NSW businesses
From July this year, there will be a significant increase in wholesale electricity prices for NSW. This has sparked fears that the cost of doing business in the state will be so high that manufacturers
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Victoria warned of 72 days of potential blackouts
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has warned that Victoria could face 72 days of power supply shortfalls over the next two years, following the shutdown of the Hazelwood plant next week.
According
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