Glowing report on Marshall Government’s energy plan
08 January 2019
SA Government:
The
Australian Energy Market Operator’s
(AEMO) report into
South Australia’s
electricity system released today has strongly
endorsed the Marshall Government’s plan to deliver more reliable and
affordable energy to
South Australia.
Today’s AEMO South Australian Electricity Report highlights the
importance of the Marshall Government’s Home Battery Scheme,
interconnection to
New South Wales, and the
Virtual Power Plant.
“It is particularly important that AEMO cites the Marshall Government’s
Home Battery Scheme amongst the recent policy changes so critical to
South Australia’s future energy needs,” said Minister for Energy and
Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan.
“Under the Home Battery Scheme up to 40,000 households will enjoy
reduced electricity prices as a result of the grants up to $6,000 for a
home battery and low interest loans for the balance of home energy
schemes.
“The installation of 40,000 batteries will reduce demand on the grid
which will ultimately result in lower prices for all South Australian
households.
“This program is already up and running and I urge all South Australians
to see whether a home battery is right for their circumstances.
“The report also supports our calls for an interconnector with NSW
highlighting it would ‘improve system security and resilience’ (page
6).”
As the AEMO Report notes: It is critical that the investment environment
and regulatory mechanisms are capable of supporting a smooth transition
… to maintain reliability and security as current generation retires
(page 3).
“South Australia’s statewide blackout and high electricity prices
highlights just how dismally the former Labor Government failed to
ensure South Australia an orderly transition to renewable energy,” said
Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan.
“The Marshall Liberal Government is dedicated to fixing the problems
Labor created in South Australia’s electricity system.”
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