Renewable energy
Report
First annual progress report
The Climate Change Authority has published its advice for the first Annual Climate Change Statement to Parliament, as tasked by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy under the Climate Change Act 2022. The report sets a baseline for the current status of climate policies and emissions reductions in Australia, and presents the framework the...
Report
Digital energy futures: foresights for future living
This report reveals new foresights for energy management in Australian households, including willingness to switch to electric vehicles, the need for better battery charging infrastructure, and sharing renewable energy.
Working paper
Trends, investor types and drivers of renewable energy FDI
Recently, foreign direct investment (FDI) in renewable energy has been on a rising trend, while FDI activity in fossil fuels has started showing some signs of a possible slowdown. Although the changing geopolitical context might have implications for the development of these trends, the findings presented in this working paper suggest that renewable FDI is...
Report
Climate of the nation 2022
The Australia Institute’s annual 'Climate of the nation' report provides a comprehensive account of changing Australian beliefs and attitudes towards climate change, including its causes, impacts and solutions. For the first time, this year's report includes a chapter on Australians’ views on transport solutions, including quantitative polling and qualitative focus group studies.
Report
Farm powered: opportunities for regional communities in the renewable energy boom
Australia’s public and private sectors are making much-needed investments, as the nation shifts from an energy system powered by coal, oil and gas to one powered by renewables and storage. This report calls on the Albanese Government to support solutions that benefit regional farming communities, while at the same time reducing carbon emissions.