Andy Vesey Archives - Renew Economy

How years of Coalition interference left AGL with no option but to split in two
After years of Coalition interference – and attempts to depose its CEO – AGL has been forced to undertake emergency measures to save its business.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2021

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Utilities

Ex-AGL chief Vesey lands in greener pastures at California utility
One year after his unceremonious departure from AGL, Andy Vesey to head up PG&E; biggest utility in biggest US economy, and in state with 100% renewables target.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 15, 2019

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Storage

AGL says batteries are coming, but coal is uninvestable
AGL says no private investor would invest in new coal plant, but says battery storage is coming and will be a major game changer as costs fall – which is not far away.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 13, 2017

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Storage

AGL plans its own “big battery” and renewables to replace Liddell
AGL outlines plans to install 250MW of battery storage at Liddell, and to invest in Bayswater upgrade, new gas generators, demand response, and huge amount of wind and solar to replace Liddell.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 27, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

AGL’s Vesey: Clean Energy Target should recognise Paris climate agreement
AGL adds pressure to Turnbull government, saying CET needs to be adopted, and needs to reflect Paris climate targets.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 18, 2017

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Markets

AGL Energy’s Jekyll and Hyde pitch to consumers and investors
AGL Energy projects an image of the old utility taking a lead role in new energy technologies and concepts. Yet it’s difficult to imagine a company more entrenched in the economics of brown and black coal generation. Here’s why CEO Andy Vesey wants to have his cake and eat it too.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 16, 2016

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Storage

AGL’s Vesey sees virtual power plants “all along the grid”
AGL sees virtual plants in CBD buildings and manufacturing sites, as well as suburban homes, and says Australia will lead the world in energy innovation.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 30, 2016

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