Sure, no-one likes a blackout. But keeping the lights on is about to get expensive
- Written by Dylan McConnell, Research Fellow at the Australian German Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
ShutterstockA new official report shows blackouts in eastern Australia’s grid this summer are unlikely. While that’s welcome news, it casts doubt on the wisdom of a recent government decision to tighten electricity reliability standards – a decision that will cost consumers.
The report from the Australian Energy Market Operator,...





