Australia On High Alert For Electricity Blackouts

Australia’s east coast is bracing for possible power blackouts, with the market operator directing energy providers in two states to ramp up energy supply.

Outages at coal-fired power plants, at the same time that household heating is in high demand, is putting pressure on the electricity system.

Queensland is at risk of a significant power disruption between 5.30pm to 8pm, with NSW also on high alert from 7pm on Tuesday due to a predicted supply shortfall.

On Sunday night, the Australian Energy Market Operator took the step of limiting Queensland wholesale prices at $300 per megawatt hour.

Similar caps were imposed in Victoria and South Australia in 2019.

AEMO also ordered generators to supply electricity in Queensland and NSW to meet demand gaps, amid fears of load-shedding.

“To maintain power system security and reliability, AEMO has directed some generators to continue meeting consumers’ demand to improve reserve conditions,” a market operator spokesperson said.

“At this time, there is no impact to consumer supply.”

Consumers are urged to keep an eye on their energy provider and electricity retailer for any updates regarding how this will impact their energy plans. Billy Explores recommends Aussies do an electricity cost comparison and compare energy plans through Billy Explores. Not only can they compare the cheapest deals available from our panel of energy retailers, but they will also be able to compare energy plans cost.

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Updated 4th December 2020

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Australia On High Alert For Possible Power Blackouts Tuesday 14/6/22