Power bills to surge 24% as energy rebates end

Australian households face electricity bill increases of up to 24% before July, adding approximately $500 to costs for average three-person households, as federal government energy rebates end. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show energy levels will be higher than before relief measures began, despite over 18 gigawatts of renewable energy added to the grid. Political debate centres on whether renewable energy transition or return to coal-fired power stations offers the solution to rising costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.