IEEFA Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

The forgotten resource of Australian energy: That is you, the consumer, and your new home battery
A new report says despite decades of work users are still not able to fully play in energy markets, but a few tweaks and the new battery rebate could help.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 11, 2025

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Commentary

What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them?
New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around.
Johanna Bowyer

Mar 25, 2025

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Expensive failure: Flagship Gorgon CCS collects less CO2 in worst year
Chevron’s Gorgon CCS project – the flagship for the technology in Australia – has had its worst year on record, collecting less than one third of the CO2 it is supposed to.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 3, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Urgent reform needed to shield consumers from yet another round of grid gold plating
Nearly 10 years after network “gold plating” was pinpointed as a major contributor to bloated power prices in Australia, experts are warning that it will happen again unless urgent reforms are made.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2024

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More than just panels on rooftops: How to make the most out of household PV and batteries
Experts say approaches that allow local communities to be involved in renewable energy projects, and share benefits of household resources, will accelerate the transition.
Rachel Williamson

May 9, 2024

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Renewables

Home efficiency and renewables trading could solve Tasmania’s energy bill problem
New research suggests the best ways to reduce energy costs for Tasmanians are to invest in energy efficiency upgrades and trade power with the mainland.
Amandine Denis-Ryan, Alan Pears & Jay Gordon

Apr 4, 2024

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Utilities

Network super profits cost consumers up to $400 a year, and slow the shift to renewables
Report finds excessive supernormal profits are becoming the norm for Australia’s regulated networks, harming power affordability and diverting billions from the energy transition.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 22, 2023

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Smart Energy

How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs
Six policy changes to unlock Australia’s powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 13, 2023

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Gas networks promise “green” home supply, but put their money on electrification
IEEFA report finds gas network companies are betting big on home electrification, while still selling customers on a renewable hydrogen future.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 18, 2023

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Australia’s fossil fuel methane emissions are nearly twice as bad as industry reports
Methane emissions from Australia’s fossil fuel industry are nearly twice as bad as reported, and polluters will have to double their planned emission cuts to make up for it.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 5, 2023

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Contradictory maze of government policies threatens 1.5°C end goal
“The left hand of the government does not know what the right hand is doing.” Why Australia needs an over-arching strategy for a 1.5°C target.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 28, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Problems at two CCS “success stories” cast fresh doubt on the technology
Problems at two long-running Norwegian carbon capture and storage projects are highlighting worrying challenges for the future, report finds.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 16, 2023

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