ENA Archives - RenewEconomy

Gas

“Households want gas?” Fossil fuel industry telling tales as it fights for its future
The fossil gas industry could plan to wind down as consumers move past fossil fuels. Instead, it has launched a (sometimes comical) public-relations offensive.
Tim Forcey

Aug 20, 2021

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Hydrogen vs electrification: Why ENA’s Gas Vision is a house of cards
Energy Networks Australia’s Gas Vision 2050 update study claims net-zero emissions can be reached with hydrogen at half the cost of electrification. But it’s a fragile claim.
Alan Pears

Oct 5, 2020

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Press Releases

ENA announces network industry awards finalists
Energy Networks Australia CEO Andrew Dillon has announced the shortlist for the annual Energy Network Industry Innovation Award.
Press Release

Sep 21, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Networks lobby pushes for RET-style scheme for hydrogen gas in pipelines
Two new reports have highlighted the potential of “renewable gas” in Australia, if the Federal Government can put in place the right policy mechanisms to support its use. The reports, one from by Energy Networks Australia and another by Bioenergy Australia were launched at the Renewable Gas in Australia Symposium held in Sydney, have recommended […]
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2019

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Solar

Networks unveil “safe and fair” rooftop solar, battery connection standards
Energy Networks Australia releases first of standardised guidelines to govern “safe, consistent and efficient” installation of rooftop solar and storage across NEM.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 7, 2019

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Solar

Networks, grid operators seek more consultation on solar “orchestration” plan
Industry and consumers have more time to weigh in on how best to “integrate” rooftop solar and battery storage, after a huge response to a consultation paper by AEMO and the ENA.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 20, 2018

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Markets

Networks cry foul as AER cracks down on poles and wire returns
Networks say Regulator draft decision will result in largest single cut to the amount the sector can recover on its investments. Consumer group says it could have been bigger.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2018

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Smart Energy

Network Opportunity Maps to pave way to smart, renewable grid
A web-based interactive map – dubbed the Uber of the electricity market – will help pave the way for a smart and renewable grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 1, 2017

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Storage

How much storage and back-up do high renewable grids need?
According to a new CSIRO and ENA report, not nearly as much as the naysayers would have you think.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 28, 2017

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Solar

No new solar! How network lobby imagines Australia’s clean energy transition
Report commissioned for networks lobby predicts zero large-scale solar plants built in Australia between 2020 and 2030. But a lot of gas generation. Really?
Giles Parkinson

Aug 30, 2016

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