Queensland public servants urged to reduce electricity use to avoid forced blackouts
2 months ago

Queensland public servants urged to reduce electricity use to avoid forced blackouts

ABC  

Queensland public servants have been urged to reduce electricity consumption to help "avoid forced blackouts in selected suburbs and regions" as the state sweats through a heatwave. Staff were urged to take the voluntary measures in response to an increased risk of power shortages across Queensland, as part of the state's electricity supply emergency response plan. Hot, humid conditions to persist An extreme heatwave warning has been issued for some parts of Queensland this week, with Birdsville peaking at 46 degrees Celsius yesterday and Brisbane reaching 36.4C. Heat leads to power outages Energex spokesperson Danny Donald told ABC Radio Brisbane there 13,500 homes without power yesterday, predominantly related to the heat.

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Ex-Cyclone Alfred power outages: Latest updates on blackouts in Qld, NSW
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-Cyclone Alfred power outages: Latest updates on blackouts in Qld, NSW

ABC  

More than 120,000 properties remain without power across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales on Tuesday as residents deal with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. At 6:45am AEST on Tuesday, Energex reported about 116,000 properties without power across the state's south-east, including more than 44,000 on the Gold Coast, about 15,000 in Brisbane City, a combined 34,000 in …

Thousands of Aussies still without power after a fierce heatwave - as cool change brings some welcome relief
3 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of Aussies still without power after a fierce heatwave - as cool change brings some welcome relief

Daily Mail  

Thousands of Aussies have been left in the dark after an intense heatwave saw temperatures soar to 42C and sparked blackouts along the east coast. Almost 5,000 homes in NSW were left without power on Tuesday as residents in western Sydney experienced blistering temperatures in the late 30s. Homes on the Central Coast and in Sydney's northern beaches, northwest and …

NSW braces for energy crunch as heatwave hits - residents urged to power down appliances amid looming electricity shortage
1 year, 3 months ago

NSW braces for energy crunch as heatwave hits - residents urged to power down appliances amid looming electricity shortage

Daily Mail  

NSW residents have been asked to consider turning off their airconditioning, and delay using their dishwashers, washing machines and dryers on Thursday night, with a heatwave straining the state's energy supply. The high temperatures has caused the Australian Energy Market Operator to forecast a forecast Lack of Reserve 2 for NSW, which warns of a 'significant reduction' in predetermined electricity …

Australia at heightened risk of blackouts this summer with 'extreme' demand for power pushing grid to the brink
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia at heightened risk of blackouts this summer with 'extreme' demand for power pushing grid to the brink

ABC  

A scorching hot summer could see demand for electricity spike to a once-in-a-decade high, we're being warned, increasing the risk of blackouts, and forced power outages across the country. "This year's summer forecast is for hot and dry El Niño conditions, increasing the risk of bushfires and extreme heat, which could see electricity demand reach a 1-in-10-year high across the …

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

ABC  

Temperatures across parts of southern Queensland are set to be 10 degrees Celsius above average, with a three-day heatwave to sweep across the state from today. Key points: Overnight temperatures are predicted to be about 25C Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is driving the hot weather, drawing hot air in from central Australia and onto the east coast Authorities are preparing for …

Queensland weather pushes power grid to the limit as BOM warns of ongoing heatwave
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland weather pushes power grid to the limit as BOM warns of ongoing heatwave

ABC  

Queensland is predicted to reach a new record for electricity demand this evening as the state’s heatwave intensifies. Key points: Energy minister says there will be enough power to keep the lights on South-easterly change to sweep away hot, humid air mass by Sunday Some houses will have their power cut for planned work The Australian Energy Market Operator has …

Energy economists are calling for change, so what can Queensland do to avoid future blackouts?
2 years, 9 months ago

Energy economists are calling for change, so what can Queensland do to avoid future blackouts?

ABC  

An energy economist is calling for an independent inquiry into Queensland's energy production following millions of households being told to conserve power for a second consecutive night due to generators reducing their output in response to a cap on prices. Key points: Power generators were ordered to cover projected electricity supply shortfalls again last night Blackouts were avoided with AEMO …

Federal government optimistic east coast blackouts can be avoided today
2 years, 9 months ago

Federal government optimistic east coast blackouts can be avoided today

ABC  

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen is confident the east coast can avoid blackouts and load shedding today, despite further dire warnings about demand for electricity outstripping supply. Key points: Households in NSW and Queensland have been urged to be conscious of their electricity use Chris Bowen said authorities were working to avoid outages He warned Australia was in for a …

Australians warned of power outages as electricity grids won't cope with scorching temperatures
5 years, 7 months ago

Australians warned of power outages as electricity grids won't cope with scorching temperatures

Daily Mail  

Residents on the east coast of Australia are being warned to prepare for power outages if the upcoming summer turns out to be as hot as predicted. Residents on the east coast of Australia are being warned to prepare for power outages if the upcoming summer season turns out to be as hot as predicted The report states a key …

Australia’s energy crisis: Heatwave-struck residents hit with $1.1BILLION power bill
6 years, 1 month ago

Australia’s energy crisis: Heatwave-struck residents hit with $1.1BILLION power bill

Daily Mail  

Heatwave-struck residents across two Australian states were hit with a $1.1 billion bill for just 48 hours' worth of energy last week. Heatwave-struck residents across two Australian states were hit with a $1.1 billion bill for just 48 hours' worth of energy last week Although electricity prices are worked out in advance through hedging contracts, experts have said that consumers …

Brisbane storms: More wild, hot weather expected to hit south-east Queensland
7 years, 1 month ago

Brisbane storms: More wild, hot weather expected to hit south-east Queensland

ABC  

More wild weather is likely in Brisbane today after severe storms left 130,000 south-east homes in darkness on Sunday night, the Bureau of Meteorology warns. Strong winds bring down hundreds of powerlines Mr Paech said strong wind gusts last night caused the damage to powerlines, with hundreds still out of action. "Redcliffe picked up 109 kilometre an hour wind gusts …

Queensland storms: 12,000 properties without power following record setting day for October temperatures
10 years, 4 months ago

Queensland storms: 12,000 properties without power following record setting day for October temperatures

ABC  

More than 12,000 properties across south-east Queensland lost power as storms rolled in after a record-breaking hot October day. This afternoon's thunderstorms followed a day of exceptionally hot October weather which re-wrote the history books for some regional Queensland towns. 'Hot weather is a sign of things to come' Farmers and residents in south-west Queensland are worried this week's soaring …

Power outages cause headaches after storm hits south-east Qld, but rain eases Stradbroke fire threat
11 years, 2 months ago

Power outages cause headaches after storm hits south-east Qld, but rain eases Stradbroke fire threat

ABC  

Thousands of properties remain without electricity today after yesterday's severe storms in south-east Queensland. Energex spokesman Danny Donald says power lines were brought down in 120 locations yesterday. Most of them were in Brisbane, the Lockyer Valley and Logan, but the outages were spread from the southern Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast. Lockyer Valley business owner Marty Warburton says …

Blackouts are inevitable: ETSA
16 years, 1 month ago

Blackouts are inevitable: ETSA

ABC  

ETSA says a large number of power outages affecting a small number of customers is proving a headache for its crews. "It appears there's a situation developing where we're restoring power in some areas and maybe one customer out of 30 doesn't have their power restored or not fully restored and we're not aware of that," he said. Load-shedding South …

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