This paper argues that once wind and solar push beyond roughly one-fifth of total energy supply, costs and grid difficulties begin to rise sharply – spelling the end of the renewables honeymoon in Australia. The paper explores the nature of the challenges posed in three different ways, examining the relationship between electricity prices and weather-dependent...

This paper reveals that the decision to allow unrestricted gas exports from the Australian east coast gas market has led to a tripling of domestic wholesale gas and electricity prices, since exports began in 2015. The paper proposes that the only way to bring down Australian gas prices is to restrict gas exports.

Modelling presented in this report shows focusing on household energy demand is a highly effective strategy to address Australia’s energy challenges. Household solutions such as thermal upgrades, solar and batteries, and smart, efficient electric appliances would save consumers money, while also benefiting the broader energy system. The report provides five recommendations.

This explainer outlines the technological and policy levers available to government and the energy sector to give people more choice over power use when it comes to energy demand and supply. It contends that better energy policy to relieve costs to customers is within reach.

The report summarises the Coalition's suite of gas supply and pricing proposals, providing an independent assessment of the immediate effects on any new gas sales on wholesale and retail prices on gas customers. It also outlines the impacts on electricity prices. The initiatives are expected to result in a 7% reduction in retail gas bills...