Businesses warn of 'carnage' inside key green scheme, the Victorian Energy Upgrades program
Essential Services Commission warns of dodgy operators amid industry concerns of power bill hikes and business insolvencies
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Essential Services Commission warns of dodgy operators amid industry concerns of power bill hikes and business insolvencies
Soaring retail tariffs have boosted inflation, burnt households and embarrassed the Albanese government, which promised annual electricity bill savings.
Consumers can expect rapid and sharp rises in gas prices within four years as the local supply hits a cliff.
New analysis shows rooftop solar would cut the average default electricity bill by about 39 per cent in Victoria and 48 per cent in NSW.
The leap in some cases exceeds or even doubles the rise in tariffs approved by the regulator for the next financial year.