Electricity
Strategy
Integrated system plan for the National Electricity Market
This document outlines a cost-based, engineering optimisation plan by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), that forecasts the overall transmission system requirements for the National Electricity Market (NEM) over the next twenty years.
Discussion paper
Watt on a hot tin roof: how rooftop solar increases reliability and reduces electricity prices
This resource outlines how rooftop solar delayed and reduced peak demand in the National Electricity Market (NEM) this summer. This improved the reliability of the grid, covering for coal-fired power plants during breakdowns.
Report
Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage
This report finds that there is a serious electricity affordability problem for consumers and businesses. The report sets out 56 recommendations to reset the National Electricity Market, boost competition, reduce costs and improve consumer and business outcomes.
Report
National Energy Emissions Audit: electricity update - July 2018
This audit shows current policies will reduce National Electricity Market (NEM) emissions to 22% below 2005 levels in 2019-20, effectively meaning electricity sector has an emissions reduction target of only 4% to 2030.
Report
From worse to bad: eastern Australian energy prices
This report seeks to answer key questions about the eastern Australia energy cost challenge and provide recommendations for a lower cost energy future.