Renewable energy
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Residential electricity price trends 2024
This analysis of residential electricity prices over the next decade shows how Australian households could significantly reduce their total spending on energy through a well-managed transition to electrification. The report recommends timely and efficient investment in renewables and removing barriers to electrification for all households.
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2024 Annual progress report
The Climate Change Authority’s third Annual Progress Report finds Australia’s emissions are falling, but not yet at the rate needed to meet the 2030 target of 43% below 2005 levels. The authority makes 10 recommendations to accelerate cuts to emissions this decade.
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Emissions reductions delivered by renewable energy: 2015 to 2025
Significant growth in renewable energy generation has already delivered substantial emissions reductions, avoiding over 200 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions between 2015 and 2023. This report predicts this trend will continue and that while challenges remain to achieving Australia's 2030 renewable energy target, the progress towards decarbonising the electricity sector offers a positive example...
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Billions in the bush: renewable energy for regional prosperity
Large-scale renewable energy projects are estimated to deliver $1 billion to farmers by 2030, according to this report. The report looks at the growth in direct payment to host landholders as well as contributions to community funds, arguing that the substantial and stable income from these projects makes renewable energy a once in a generation...
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State of the energy market 2024
A comprehensive overview of Australia's electricity and gas markets, analysing market trends, consumer experiences, and regulatory developments. The report finds that consumer energy resources, such as rooftop solar, are playing an increasingly important role in the energy system, but regulatory frameworks need to adapt to support their efficient integration.