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Coal

Wind and solar will keep electricity market prices low, but headwinds grow for gas
Renewable energy zones will unlock wind and solar and bring prices down, but gas faces challenges from more flexible coal and more renewables.
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May 7, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Waking the sleeping dragon – why Safeguard Mechanism may soon be tightened
The recent trend has been to relax guidelines on the safeguard mechanism, but that may soon change with a net zero emissions target.
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Apr 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Carbon offset prices could double by 2030, unless companies do the dirty work
Prices for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) could more than double by 2030, rising to a range of $20-45/t.
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Apr 13, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian carbon credit units surge to 12-month highs: Here’s why
Price of Australian carbon offsets broke through $17 a tonne last week, as big polluters looked to voluntarily offset their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Feb 8, 2021

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Governments

Coalition feels the heat as carbon spot price hits 10-month high
Australian carbon spot price climbs again, as pressure continues to grow for the Morrison government to commit to a more ambitious net-zero emissions target.
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Jan 19, 2021

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Markets

Why the carbon value of LGCs could underwrite new wind and solar
And why long-term investment will remain uncertain until a more robust and integrated climate and energy policy framework is developed.
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Oct 14, 2020

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Markets

Coalition’s ‘grey’ baseline and credit scheme could pay companies to increase emissions
The proposed mechanism could result in the perverse outcome of paying high emitting businesses to invest in projects which increase absolute emissions.
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May 20, 2020

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Institutions

Deep dive: Why “step change” to high renewables grid will deliver low cost, reliable grid
An Australian power system dominated by renewables by 2030-40 will deliver reliable and affordable electricity, as long as regulator and policy makers come to the party and create clear investment signals.
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May 1, 2020

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Coronavirus

Why Covid-19 could create “perfect storm” for wholesale electricity prices?
Coronavirus pandemic could help to create a “perfect storm” for the wholesale electricity market, with the potential for lower demand, lower gas prices and new renewable projects to depress electricity prices,
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Apr 20, 2020

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Coronavirus

Australian carbon market inoculated from Covid-19 as European prices tumble
International carbon prices have tumbled amid fears that a Covid-19 induced economic downturn will curb industry demand for carbon allowances.
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Mar 26, 2020

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