Grattan Institute Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Budget test: Will Labor back a tax break to deliver cheap hot water to rentals?
A modest tax tweak could unlock cheaper, cleaner energy for renters – and help them move away from gas – if the government is willing to act.
Anne Delaney

Apr 16, 2026

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Regional towns could be wiped out by move to net-zero. Here’s their best chance for survival
The demise of fossil fuels could prompt a boom in new green industries, but only if governments back the zero carbon transition.
The Conversation

Jul 4, 2022

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Gas will be backstop at best, despite Morrison’s “wishful thinking”, Grattan says
Grattan Institute argues gas will only ever play a part role in Australia’s electricity system, and Morrison should cease ‘indulging in wishful thinking’.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2020

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Coal

Grattan joins chorus debunking need for Coalition’s coal underwriting plan
Grattan Institute becomes latest body to voice concerns about what looks like a last-ditch attempt to support investments in coal generation.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 15, 2018

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Renewables

Does rapid renewables expansion necessarily mean higher electricity prices?
Grattan Institute’s latest report suggest rapid expansion of renewable capacity means higher electricity prices. But is that true?
Bruce Mountain

Sep 26, 2016

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How Coalition and Labor can agree on scheme to price carbon emissions
To provide certainty to business and the community, we need a policy that both parties can support. Only then can Australia’s climate policy become stable and sustainable.
David Blowers

Apr 11, 2016

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Australia could be world leader in solar-powered electric vehicles
Major utility says Australia could be world leader in uptake of solar-powered electric vehicles. Using the high penetration of rooftop solar, it recommends a series of initiatives to increase volumes and drive down prices. Brown coal generators are also in its sights.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 11, 2016

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Should households be fined for leaving the grid?
This provocative suggestion came from the Grattan Institute, which says writedowns of the value of network assets is inevitable. The only question is who should pay: shareholders, taxpayers, or consumers?
Giles Parkinson

Dec 10, 2013

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A smart grid and seven clean energy sources
The Grattan Institute’s study into Australia’s energy future canvasses seven technologies that could help deliver an 80 per cent reduction in emissions by 2050 – wind, solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal, CCS, nuclear and bio-energy. And then there is the grid, and it’s need to be smart and play fair, and not just favour the incumbent coal and gas plants.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 6, 2012

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