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Power prices, rebates, home batteries and Tasmania's energy transition — from the Shoreline News Energy Desk.
Energy Eastern Shore Households See Power Bills Rise as New Tariffs Take Effect
Households across Hobart's Eastern Shore are experiencing higher electricity costs following a 4.23 per cent average increase to regulated prices from July 1, 2026.
Energy Eastern Shore Households Can Join Tasmania's Growing Virtual Power Plant Network
Eastern Shore residents with home batteries can now participate in Virtual Power Plant programs, contributing to grid stability and earning modest returns.
Energy Eastern Shore Leads with New Community Battery as Councils Power Up Renewables
Clarence's Glebe Hill is home to one of Tasmania's first community batteries, while Hobart and Sorell councils advance their own renewable energy and EV charging initiatives.
Energy Eastern Shore Households Face 4.23% Electricity Price Rise from Aurora Energy
Residential customers on Hobart's Eastern Shore will see an average 4.23% increase in their Aurora Energy bills, adding around $108 annually.
Energy Eastern Shore Households Face Potential Ripple Effects as Firmus AI Factories Spark Grid and Water Debate
New draft government expectations and planning updates for Firmus AI's northern Tasmanian data centres could impact power prices and resource use for residents across the state, including those in the City of Clarence.
Energy Tasmanian Households Plug into Future with Expanding Virtual Power Plant Trials
New community battery installations and a federal rebate are boosting Virtual Power Plant participation across Tasmania, including the Eastern Shore.