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Gas

“Stunning collapse in confidence:” Consumers lose trust in energy markets
Consumer confidence in energy markets has collapsed in the last month, with warnings that many will choose to “go their own way”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2022

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Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say
Energy market experts warn that the current energy crisis could last several years, and Australia’s fossil fuel dependence has left us exposed.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2022

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Governments

ESB puts “coal exit strategy” at centre of energy market shakeup
ESB releases discussion paper on energy market reforms, designed to smooth the exit of coal generators, and the transition to wind, solar and storage.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 7, 2020

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Markets

Renewables growth will need to double to meet 2°C climate goal
S&P analysts finds renewables industry has become a mature market, but installs will need to be double BAU by 2040 to meet 2 degrees warming limit.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2019

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Coal

Is this the Coalition swansong? Just one more coal plant for the road
The World Bank won’t touch it. But the Morrison government has indicated it will do pretty much anything to ensure the answer to whatever question asked – is coal.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 30, 2018

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Governments

Frydenberg reverts back to blackouts, gets schooled on Twitter
Federal energy minister says Victoria’s lights will go out if Labor states don’t support NEG. Victoria energy minister says: poppycock.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 13, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

The NEG, and what it means for Australia’s carbon credit market
With the NEG kicked down the road, it is a good time to step back and consider the implications for Australia’s climate policies.
Gordon Weiss

Apr 30, 2018

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Commentary

AEMO looks forward. Where does AEMC look?
AEMO has been a breath of fresh air in 2017. It’s a shame that while AEMO is looking forward, the AEMC is looking the other way. Leadership matters.
David Leitch

Dec 20, 2017

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Markets

Ramping and duck curves
Grid reliability and flexibility in the NEM would be much of an issue for the next few years except for the fact that the coal generation fleet is getting very old.
David Leitch

Dec 18, 2017

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Commentary

Energy Efficiency market report – the big rally continues
Price jump in the VEEC market across the last 5 months has been massive, with speculation and then confirmation scheme administrator will reduce the attractiveness of some commercial lighting products.
Marco Stella

Dec 6, 2017

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