Jay Gordon, Author at Renew Economy

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What will it take to halve renter energy bills? We have the answer – we just need to make it happen
Energy upgrades could deliver more than $100 billion in electricity bill savings to renters by 2050. To access those savings requires pulling a key policy lever.
Jay Gordon

May 27, 2026

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How Australia’s most populous state can quit household gas, while also cutting electricity demand
We have identified two sensible strategies that would allow NSW to reduce residential gas consumption and achieve a net reduction in electricity demand.
Jay Gordon

Mar 17, 2026

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Is the market operator’s next energy transition plan already out of date?
This year’s energy market forecasts feature a particularly large problem that is likely causing headaches for AEMO – and the culprit is residential batteries.
Jay Gordon

Mar 5, 2026

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Australians love batteries. They would also love efficient electric homes to go with them
Solar and batteries play directly to Australia’s strengths. But to make the transition work, we also need to address leaky homes and inefficient appliances.
Jay Gordon

Aug 20, 2025

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Want to slash energy bills? The solutions start at home
Solar and batteries can only go so far when our homes are inefficient, or when we’re burning gas to meet household energy needs.
Jay Gordon

Jul 11, 2025

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We can’t afford to fall back on gas to fill Dutton’s nuclear gap
Gas has been part of Australia’s electricity mix for decades – so why is ramping it up now such a bad idea?
Jay Gordon

Oct 9, 2024

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Australians overpaid $1.8 billion to gas networks – now they’re being asked for more
Between 2014-2022, regulated gas networks made $1.8 billion in supernormal profits, on top of their $2 billion profit allowance. What does this mean for consumers?
Jay Gordon

Jul 9, 2024

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Why Victoria’s ban on gas appliance rebates is a win for energy consumers
While a rebate on the upfront cost of a new gas appliance may appeal to customers, they ultimately benefit gas networks far more.
Jay Gordon

Apr 19, 2024

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Ending the sale of gas appliances would address Victoria’s fossil dilemma and unlock savings
Transitioning residential gas appliances to electric at end-of-life from 2025 is crucial for Victoria to meet emissions reduction targets and protect consumers.
Jay Gordon

Nov 2, 2023

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