On the fourth anniversary of the state-wide blackout, the world’s smartest solar standards have begun in South Australia to keep the lights on, whilst allowing more households to save from solar power. During the transition period for these regulations, new solar approvals increased over 30% in August this year compared to 2019. In addition to […]

The Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP is pleased to advise nominations are open for the newly named Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award. The award (previously known as Women Hold Up Half the Sky Award) acknowledges the outstanding contribution of women in the community and Mr van Holst Pellekaan says there are many […]

The Marshall Liberal Government has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement accelerating delivery of the critical $1.5 billion Project Energy Connect interconnector. This significant energy project in South Australia will deliver cheaper and more reliable energy for the South Australia and New South Wales. This crucial project will create jobs and unlock further investment in renewable […]

Following unprecedented uptake of home battery systems this year and the Scheme driving down the price of batteries by an average of $2,200 since October 2018, the South Australian Government’s maximum subsidy will reduce from $4000 to $3000. Minister for Energy and Mining, Dan van Holst Pellekaan said the Home Battery Scheme has been highly […]

ESCOSA has today released its annual update of energy retail prices showing that the average South Australian residential Market Offer for electricity went down by $96 reduction in 2019-20. The $96 saving in electricity bills for South Australian households in 2019-20 follows an average $62 fall in household electricity bills during 2018-19, delivering $158 in […]

Communities on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in South Australia’s Far North are set to receive cheaper, cleaner, more reliable power with the installation of solar and batteries at the Central Power House in remote Umuwa. Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan said the $9 million contract to upgrade Umuwa will […]

Hon David Basham MP – Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP – Minister Energy and Mining & Member for Stuart Regional communities across South Australia are being encouraged to shine the spotlight on their town through the 2020 South Australian Ag Town of the Year award with nominations […]

Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan has welcomed Nexif Energy’s announcement that it is on track to deliver an additional 240 MW of generation capacity into South Australia’s electricity market. “The relocation of 154 MW of fast start generators to Snapper Point at Outer Harbour and the beginning of construction of 86 […]

The State Government has welcomed AGL’s announcement that it is planning to build a big battery at Torrens Island. “AGL’s announcement is a vote of confidence in the ongoing transformation of South Australia’s energy system to one of lower-cost, lower-emission electricity,” said Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan.  “Power generation at Torrens […]

Hon Vickie Chapman MP The Marshall Liberal Government’s plan to deliver real time fuel pricing for South Australians is one-step closer after legislation passed the State Parliament today. The legislation will mandate South Australian petrol stations to disclose their prices to a central database within half an hour of them changing. Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman said […]