Tony Wood, Author at Renew Economy

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Commentary

Households will lead transition with PV, batteries and EVs, but the grid still needs a carbon price
Pricing carbon will make electricity more expensive than not pricing it. But it will give us something we value: lower emissions.
Tony Wood

Oct 15, 2025

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Markets

Once in a lifetime green industry opportunity needs once in a lifetime policy
For a long time, Australian governments have dreamed of making stuff again. Australia now has the opportunity for new industry and to flourish in a net zero world.
Tony Wood

Jul 5, 2022

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Utilities

Why the free market hasn’t slashed power prices (and what to do about it)
The energy sector was supposed to be the showcase for privatisation and market deregulation. Yet competition has failed to deliver on its promise of lower prices for customers.
Tony Wood

Mar 15, 2017

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Markets

The real lesson from SA electricity ‘crisis’: we need better climate policy
South Australia’s electricity shock exposed an emerging conflict between Australia’s climate policies and the demands of our energy market.
Tony Wood

Sep 26, 2016

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Australian aluminium outgunned by cheap, coal-free rivals
Australia’s aluminium smelters once benefited from cheap, long-term electricity deals. But lately there have been big – and generally bad – changes.
Tony Wood

Feb 18, 2014

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