Report
Saved by the bench: how the Senate crossbench saved Australia’s renewable energy industry
This research shows the Senate crossbench safeguarded $23.4 billion worth of investment in renewable energy from 2013–2018, when it prevented the Coalition Government from abolishing three renewable energy policies (the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, ARENA and the Renewable Energy Target).
Briefing paper
Tickets on themselves: How energy retailers could use movie tickets and other tricks to rip off consumers under draft electricity rule changes
This briefing note explains how a federal government proposal to protect households from high power prices is being undermined by the official electricity rule-setting body.
Report
People power: how Tasmania can fast-track community energy
This report provides an introduction to community-owned renewable energy. It includes Australian and international examples to show that this is a growing and important sector.
Briefing paper
If you build it, they will charge: sparking Australia’s electric vehicle boom
This paper looks at policies that Australian governments can implement to overcome the structural barriers that offer incentives to support electric vehicles.
Policy report
Saving mega bucks with negawatts: a fast way to secure Australia’s electricity supply before next summer
This report outlines some demand-side solutions that use energy more wisely, which could potentially secure hundreds of megawatts of electricity supply.