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Markets

The long and winding road to tariff reform
In first of three articles on electricity network tariff reform, we look at Tariff Structure Statements, and why you should care about them.
Mark Byrne

Feb 6, 2018

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Commentary

NEG is supposed to be better than nothing. But is it?
The NEG is yet another case of Australian exceptionalism in energy, typical of the toxic mix of muddled thinking and ideology that dominates regulatory oversight of this industry.
Bruce Mountain

Nov 24, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Energy efficiency: the foundation of the climate transition
Energy debate in Australia seems overly focused on supply side of the market – it should look more closely at demand.
Andrew McAllister

Nov 10, 2017

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Energy consumers about to find out what it means to be “Negged”
The Australian public has been ‘negged’ by unfounded fears of blackouts. Will we be ‘negged’ again by the proposed new energy policy?
Simon Holmes à Court

Oct 18, 2017

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Commentary

Know your NEM: Laws of physics grind slowly, but surely
With energy policy set to remain a political battleground in Australia, physics, in the form of global warming, will continue to gradually push decarbonization to the top of the policy agenda.
David Leitch

Oct 17, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Better data would improve transparency in electricity market
Better data would reassure consumers that price changes are the result of real problems, such as weather or machinery failure, rather than market manipulation.
Mardi Dungey and Ali Ghahremanlou

Sep 19, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Time for pragmatism, not panic, for the electricity market
Governments, understandably, want to make sure the lights stay on. But now is the time for perspective, not panic.
David Blowers

Sep 11, 2017

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Renewables

How consumers got burned on electricity prices: It started with networks
Policy responses to high electricity prices should pay more attention to how consumers can be helped to use less electricity
Hugh Saddler

Aug 31, 2017

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Markets

AEMC, utilities in denial as consumers flick switch to solar, batteries
AEMC attempts to defend incumbent gen-tailers by saying how delighted customers are with their electricity service and pricing, and blaming renewables as the biggest black cloud on the horizon. They have to be kidding, right?
Giles Parkinson

Jul 25, 2017

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Commentary

Notion-building pollies declare open season for energy theories
While Malcolm has been pumping Snowy 2.zero, Craig has been promising death by renewables, Josh reckons we are on track to meet Paris commitments and Barnaby is backing coal.
Mike Sandiford

Jul 21, 2017

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