How to make electricity bills cheaper
In this week’s episode we explain how two changes to the rules of the National Electricity Market (NEM) will help reduce electricity bills, cut emissions, pave the way for more renewable energy and storage in the grid AND improve grid stability. It’s win-win-win-win.
Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett // @theausinstitute
Guests: Dan Cass, energy policy and regulatory lead at the Australia Institute // @danjcass
Producer: Jennifer Macey with help from Grace Crivellaro and Lucy Luo.
Theme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.
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