Energy resources
Report
State of play: renewable energy leaders and losers
This report finds that the Morrison Government is not only failing to lead on the transition to renewable energy, it is obstructing the rollout of renewable energy at a state and territory level. The report tracks the relative progress of Australian states and territories, based on their performance across a range of renewable energy metrics.
Discussion paper
Hytrojan - is hydrogen the next “clean coal”?
Hydrogen power has been heralded as a game changer in the global transition to low-carbon energy. This paper identifies serious concerns with hydrogen demand projections, regularly cited by state and federal governments, energy experts and industry figures, which overstate potential export demand.
Briefing paper
Climate Central Solutions Brief: battery energy storage
Batteries are having a moment. This briefing paper describes the rapid growth of battery storage capacity in the United States, and how it can be used to reduce carbon emissions, while making the power grid more resilient to extreme weather.
Report
Victorian Renewable Energy Target: 2018-19 progress report
This report outlines the achievements of the Victorian government's renewable energy policies and programs in driving new investment in renewable energy projects, creating jobs, reducing emissions from electricity generation, and supporting supply chain development over the 2018-19 financial year.
Report
Energy in New Zealand 19
This annual publication provides information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector, including statistics on supply, transformation, and demand.