The difference gets shared by the many stakeholders between the ‘big plug’ at the power station and our household meter box. There are several other Choice Community Topics that discuss the retail price of power and various profit centres. It’s a well trod path with so many concerns. Enjoy the read.
Of note in my opinion.
The retailers who also own some of the generation have been accused of gaming the system. Gold plated networks are a factor as are competition policy settings from way back in the days of Little John. The base cost of generation has not been the biggest driver of cost increases. It’s also of note that household consumers only consumer a minor portion of our electricity generation. Although we do contribute significantly to the uneven demand and peak demand. Something a Smart Meter can measure, and reward or penalise users for between 6-9am each morning and 5-8pm each evening. No need to tell me that’s not how we are billed or the alignments of typical off peak offers?
It may be of most benefit to the community if we choose from the above for any replies and more detailed discussion of the cost at the meter box.
