AEMO is excited to announce a joint initiative with Energy Networks Australia to look at how best to optimise Distributed Energy Resources (DER). But what exactly are DER and why should energy consumers take an interest in this exciting new initiative?
consumers, distribution, electricity, national electricity market, energy explainedTalking robots, artificial intelligence, virtual realities…Terminator? It can be overwhelming to navigate through all the ‘smart technologies’ that are becoming so commonplace.
podcast, technology, consumers, energy explainedThe Australian Energy Market Operator has announced a package of reforms that will enhance competition and help energy consumers to better manage their electricity usage.
electricity, consumers, national electricity market, news, programDid you recently join us on AEMO’s East Coast road trip to get an inside look at a New South Wales hydro power station? We have heard loud and clear that many of you wanted to know more about hydro, in particular pumped hydro.
New South Wales, Tasmania, electricity, hydro, technology, energy explainedWe are pleased to present our Annual Report for the 2017-18 year. It outlines AEMO’s performance and priorities for the year ahead and some key focus areas for the organisation.
report, energy security, weather, renewables, consumers, generation, emissions, transmission, electricity, gasWere you one of those who thought maths was a waste of time in school? Well maybe you should think again…
weather, peak demand, energy explainedEvery day, AEMO receives a number of calls from members of the public or businesses about their energy. It’s a complex area, with many different processes and organisations involved. Omer Ozcelik works in AEMO’s Information and Support Hub and has compiled a list of some of the most asked questions, answers about what AEMO does – and doesn’t do – in the National Energy Market.
consumers, electricity, gasThe southern states are in the middle of a stretch of hot weather, but during the week starting Monday, 11 February 2019, Queensland experienced its own run of very hot days, which peaked with another broken record for operational demand.
Queensland, weather, summer, national electricity market, electricity, energy explainedBeing a firefighter in Australia is one of the toughest jobs in the world, especially considering the awesome scale and energy intensity of the blazes they have to contain.
summer, electricity, emergency, consumers, people stories, weather, energy explainedThe Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) operates retail and wholesale gas markets across Australia. In our latest fact-sheet we provide an overview of the Australian gas market and some statistics from the 2018 calendar year.
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