Impact of the GFC on the NEM?
Out of curiosity, we have performed some analysis of the extent to which the GFC has had an impact on the level of consumption of electricity across the...
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What impact has the GFC (Global Financial Crisis) had on the NEM?
Given that the 2008-09 financial year has just ended, I thought it would be an appropriate time to look into what impact the GFC has had on electricity...
A brief look at peak NEM-Wide Demand over recent winters
This weekend, we have prepared this analysis of the entries we received for our “Peak Demand Forecaster” competition for winter 2009. In conjunction with this analysis, we thought...
Summary of entries received for the “Best Demand Forecaster” competition for Winter 2009
A couple of weeks ago, we opened for entries in our “Best Demand Forecaster” competition – run for the first time during winter. Entries closed on Monday 29th...
Price cap lifted, and Tassie price spikes again
We reported previously that a price cap was invoked in Tasmania on Tuesday 16th June because the Cumulative Price Threshold was reached. In official terminology, this was an...
Tassie hits the Cumulative Price Threshold
For only the third occasion in the 10 1/2 years that the NEM has been operational, the Cumulative Price Threshold (CPT) has been reached. Yesterday evening, the CPT...
Win an Espresso Coffee Machine as the Best Demand Forecaster for Winter 2009
The "Who's the Best Demand Forecaster in the NEM?" challenge for winter 2009. Tell us the peak demand for this winter by 9AM Monday 29th June, and win...
A review of recent winters in the NEM
For those who weren't aware, Winter 2009 has seen us offer our "Who's the Best Demand Forecaster in the NEM" challenge - as a chance for the market...
Prices Surge in QLD and NSW as Demand Climbs
We noted yesterday (Wednesday 10th June) that NEM-wide demand climbed past 32,000MW for the first time this winter. The following evening saw demand climb to similar levels (a...
Winter 2009
Miscellaneous articles on activity in the NEM during winter 2009.
First Spike in Demand this Winter As Temperatures Plunge
On Wednesday 10th June 2009, temperatures plunged across the NEM for the first time this winter, providing a long-awaited dump of snow to start the season, and driving...
November in the NEM (a review of 10 years of history)
One of 12 articles on the months past in the NEM - investigating the trends and significant events in the National Electricity Market during November.
October in the NEM (a review of 10 years of history)
One of 12 articles on the months past in the NEM - in which we examine the trends in price and demand across the NEM for the month...
Earth Hour 2009 – Impact on Australia’s National Electricity Market
The third Earth Hour event has yet again spurred fierce debate. As commentators come to accept the fact that Earth Hour is a largely symbolic occasion, the question...
Earth Hour 2008 – Impact on Australia’s National Electricity Market
In 2008 Earth Hour spread across Australia (and the globe), inciting further participation and debate. In this article we compare reported energy usage statistics with demand data from...
Earth Hour
“Earth Hour” was a concept developed by the WWF to promote awareness of the risks of climate change. It first ran just in Sydney in 2007, and generated...
Earth Hour 2007 – Impact on Australia’s National Electricity Market
Since the first event in Sydney, 2007, Earth Hour has been held at the same time on two successive years, with an increasing number of locations around the...
Training about the NEM
Educational resources on Australia’s National Electricity Market.
Australian Power & Carbon Day, London (UK) Wenesday 4th February 2009
A seminar at which you will be able to gain a first-hand account of how the current heatwave in VIC and SA is impacting on the physical market,...
Massive Demand, Huge Prices, Load Shedding and the Cumulative Price Threshold (and lessons learnt?)
Wednesday 28th January saw demand across the NEM jump to unprecedented levels, setting a new record of 34,843MW at 16:00 NEM time. On Thursday 29th January, we saw...