IEEFA Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Renew Economy

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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Smart Energy

Australia can and should eradicate its gas supply gap – but not with more gas
New analysis shows future gas supply gaps could be eradicated by energy efficiency and electrification, while also alleviating the cost of living crisis.
Amandine Denis-Ryan & Kevin Morrison

Apr 3, 2023

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Coal

Adani’s Carmichael coal mine is not alleviating energy poverty in Asia, it’s making it worse
Carmichael coal was supposed to alleviate energy poverty in south Asia, but instead Bangladesh will be paying twice as much as forecast.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Nowhere for polluters to hide: Satellites track power station emissions in real-time
With big polluters in Australia severely underreporting their emissions, the country is in need of this kind of independent data.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 2, 2022

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Utilities

Supernormal profits reveal urgent need for real – not fake – regulation of electricity networks
Amid news of soaring electricity bills, it’s time to act on the clear evidence that regulated networks are monopoly price gouging.
Simon Orme

Oct 13, 2022

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Markets

“Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion
New report reveals flawed regulations have delivered billions of dollars in “supernormal” profits to poles and wires companies, at the expense of consumers.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 5, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Carbon capture remains a risky investment for achieving decarbonisation
Is carbon capture and storage a realistic climate solution, or a subsidy harvesting exercise to extend the life of fossil fuel assets? We review 13 projects to find out.
Bruce Robertson

Sep 1, 2022

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Why using a capacity mechanism to prop up coal and gas generators is a really bad idea
Paying generators for available capacity could lock in higher emissions, deter new entrants and add substantially to already high household power bills.
Johanna Bowyer

Jun 24, 2022

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Smart Energy

Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero
Consumer have spent $25 billion on solar, batteries, EVs and efficiency, and will spend much more. We should learn how to make the most out of them.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Jun 1, 2022

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Coal

Taylor’s favoured coal subsidy could reach $7 billion and hit households
New analysis suggests the costs of capacity payments to coal and gas plants could lead to electricity price increases much greater than the carbon price.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 20, 2021

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Other Good Stuff

IEA’s simple message for Australia: No place for gas-fired recovery in net zero by 2050
Get ready for exponential change in the global energy landscape as a global tsunami of capital flows to support the science of climate change.
Tim Buckley

May 18, 2021

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Santos signs off on NT gas project labelled a “carbon emissions factory”
Santos signs off on an NT gas project, set to produce so much emissions, it has been described as a “carbon dioxide factory”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2021

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