This report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving ‘policy room’ for the federal government to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households. It recommends a three-pronged strategy to accelerate the push to net zero.

The Queensland energy roadmap provides clarity for the future of coal and gas, and support for private sector investment in renewables and firming projects. It offers insights to the state of the energy market, outlines Queensland’s energy system outlook to 2030 and beyond, and defines policy settings to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.

Gladstone, in Central Queensland, is a key industrial hub producing essential heavy manufacturing goods such as aluminium, cement and chemicals. While vital to Australia’s economic development, Gladstone’s industries are currently emissions-intensive. This report focuses on two key opportunities for industrial decarbonisation in Gladstone: replacing fossil fuels used for industrial heat with low-carbon alternatives and energy...

Industry members often describe their sector as hard-to-abate to argue against having to reduce emissions quickly. The iron, steel and cement sectors provide valuable case studies of how the ‘hard-to-abate’ label has shaped both policy and industrial actions. This report demonstrates that their decarbonisation is not only possible but highly achievable.

This report on the global renewable sector presents the latest forecasts and analysis, based on recent policy and market developments, while also exploring key challenges and opportunities. This edition provides forecasts for the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat through 2030. It also examines notable developments in key areas of the...