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Putting this back on topic:
Increases in electricity Prices
YES. Electricity Prices have increased significantly in recent years.
Who is mainly responsible:
State Governments (Privitisation, or preparation for privatisation)
Secondary Cause:
Increase in cost of coal due to huge demands for coal from export markets.
(check the number of ships waiting off Newcastle harbour)
Was there any Federal Government cause:
No, not directly. Not until 1 July 2012.
What about Consumers' responsibility:
Well, Yes, some. Increasing our power usage requires further infrastructure investment.
What can we do about it:
Not much.
Reduce usage when we can, especially during Peak Load periods.
Switch to cheaper fuel alternatives. Gas cook tops. Solar hot water. etc.
any more questions?
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