Abc news rural businesses turn diesel power electricity prices soar

Queensland Industry Energy Alliance launches with agricultural ... » Nov 7, 2017 ...Canegrowers, Queensland Farmers Federation and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland have launched an alliance to put downward pressure on power prices. Abc.net.au

World Energy Outlook 2016 » Nov 16, 2016 ...Still, government policies, as well as cost reductions across the energy sector, enable a doubling of both renewables – subject of a special focus in this year's ... At the same time, the variable nature of renewables in power generation, especially wind and solar, entails a new focus on electricity security. Iea.org

Rural businesses switch to diesel power as electricity prices soar ... » Mar 8, 2017 ...But as power prices rise, some farmers have been forced to turn off the pumps. Irrigation pipes Photo: Farmers who normally use electricity to pump water around their properties are looking for alternatives. (ABC News: Lucy Barbour). The local irrigators' council representative, Dale Hollis, is hearing that... Abc.net.au

Soaring energy prices stretch rural businesses to breaking point - 7.30 » Mar 9, 2017 ...Rising electricity prices are forcing rural businesses to look for alternative energy sources. But it's not renewables they're turning to - they're going back to diesel. Abc.net.au

Farmers call for energy strategy as power prices rise » Feb 12, 2017 ...Farmers want to rein in electricity prices, saying their supply has become more unreliable as it has become more expensive. Abc.net.au

'We can't let them die': Caregiver pleads for aid for sick, elderly in ... » Sep 22, 2017 ...Puerto Rico's emergency management agency said Wednesday that 100 percent of the island had lost power, noting that anyone with electricity was using a generator. Authorities said telecommunications throughout the island had also collapsed. Ortiz told ABC News that she had no way to even... Abcnews.go.com

Smart Power for Rural Development » of a unique and innovative “ABC” model, whereby it provides power to telecom towers as “A”nchor loads, ...By delivering electricity to rural businesses, which can increase output and productivity with a ....in rural locations use expensive diesel fuel,29 resulting in higher operating costs and reduced profitability. The revenue... Sharedvalue.org

Energy bills soar in shift from coal power stations » Jan 4, 2017 ...Electricity companies have begun hiking consumer prices around the country, blaming the closure of coal-fired generators and the increased cost of renewable energy for higher-than-predicted increases of more than $130 this year. EnergyAustralia and AGL have increased electricity tariffs in Victoria by... Theaustralian.com.au

Energy positive: how Denmark's Samsø island switched to zero carbon » Feb 23, 2017 ...Hermansen has wielded his pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to great effect over the past two decades, turning his own rural community into a green ... An additional 10 offshore wind turbines were erected in 2002, generating 23MW of electricity to offset emissions from the island's cars, buses, tractors... Theguardian.com

Australian Farmers Switch To Diesel Power As Electricity Prices Soar » Mar 12, 2017 ..."As power prices rise, some farmers have been forced to turn off the pumps," reports the Australian Broadcast Corporation. Long-time Slashdot reader ...Cost of building grid scale diesel power stations, environmental protections that don't apply to small businesses etc. In any case, if you are going to invest... Hardware.slashdot.org