Tag: electricity
Airport power outage
THE Mount Gambier Airport terminal was without power for around two hours today due to an undetermined fault. Electricity at the terminal was cut off at 8.43am and restored by SA Power Networks maintenance crews at 11.30am[...]
Power failure – city businesses left in the dark under new electrical metering system
A NEW nationwide system for installing and connecting electricity meters has left one Commercial Street business without power for more than three weeks, while...
South East businesses combine to embrace technology and help reduce carbon footprint
TWO South East businesses have joined forces to deal with biomass waste and energy production while reducing their carbon footprint through a technology breakthrough.
In...
Power plan subsidy
UP TO 40,000 South Australian households will have access to $100m in subsidies from October this year to pay for the installation of home battery systems The State Government has revealed details of its home battery[...]
State government looks to reverse Labor ‘waste and mismanagement’
TREASURER Rob Lucas has flagged a tough first budget as the State Government seeks to reverse the "waste and financial mismanagement" stemming from almost two decades of Labor rule.[…]
Power bill surge
TAXPAYERS will foot the bill for a $45m power bill increase for the State Government in what Treasurer Rob Lucas says is the result of a "rushed and incompetent" deal struck by the former Labor Government. […]
Nuclear energy plant questioned
THE development of a large nuclear energy plant in South Australia to bring down electricity prices is not feasible, Shadow Energy Minister Dan van...
Power price rise rejected
THE Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by SA Power Networks to charge more for electricity distribution, which would have increased bills for all South Australians[...]
Big plans in place for SA Water
SA WATER will reduce its demand on the grid and increase its renewable energy generation and storage capacity in an ambitious plan to achieve zero net electricity costs within the next three years. [...]
Low income power price cuts sought
LOW income households may have their power bills slashed as the State Government seeks to negotiate electricity contracts with suppliers on their behalf. [...]
Biomass the future for forestry industry
BIOMASS technology could be the most viable solution for the region's timber processors as surging electricity prices and volatile energy security continue to plague...
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Top performances in the ring
THE 41st annual Mount Gambier Easter Showjumping Carnival was deemed a great success.
Attracting a strong field, there was action aplenty in the two arenas...
