Government and Energy

data: The federal government has used new energy market data to take another swipe at the Victorian Labor government over its handling of the sector, but the state says the Commonwealth is not helping, according to Nine News Australia. Fresh data from the Australian Energy Market Operator shows Victoria is relying on New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania to keep the lights on. To improve your experience update it power imports on the rise data By AAP7 38am Aug 2, is hauling in more electricity from the rest of the country and power companies are passing on the increased costs. That compares to four years ago when it was a net exporter and the Hazelwood coal-fired power station still operated. Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor said the trends are an indictment of the Victorian government's management of its energy market. The cost of wholesale electricity in the state has also risen by more than 200 per megawatt hour over that period. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.