Total emissions from electricity generation in the year to February 2016 showed a slight uptick from the relatively slow growth seen over the past few months.
Australian energy emissions continue rise as coal maintains its dominance
Australia electricity demand jumps as policy makers fail on efficiency
Australia’s electricity generation and emissions rising because there are no efficiency policies of note, and coal is maintaining its share of generation.
Emissions and demand continue to climb in 2015
2015 saw continued growth in total electricity generated in the NEM and also a modest increase in total emissions.
How rooftop solar eased peak demand during S.A. summer heatwave
Rooftop solar played an important role in reducing peak demand during the recent heat waves, but there should be more emphasis on energy efficiency and west-facing solar systems.
As Paris talks, Australia’s energy emissions are going in the wrong direction
Australia’s energy emissions are changing at about the rate required, but going away from the target, not towards it.
How rooftop solar is changing Australia’s electricity demand patterns
Generation from rooftop solar is growing quickly and makes a material difference to the apparent trend in electricity demand.
Electricity demand rises but emissions fall as gas offset by wind
NEM demand charts another monthly rise, driven by Queensland’s coal seam gas extraction industry. Meanwhile, emissions fall slightly as gas falls and wind rises.
How much would Labor’s 50% renewables policy cost Australian households?
The ALP’s 50% renewables promise has drawn the expected response from government about rising electricity prices. But what would the impact really be?
One year on from the carbon price, Australia’s emissions rebound is clear
If you look at the carbon tax as an experiment, there are four main conclusions you can draw from its results, 12 months after the price was removed.
Policy failures means rising electricity demand could be here to stay
Current freeze on new regulations, and lack of action at national level, will lead to rising demand, and an increase in energy emissions.
