AEMO’s Integrated System Plan (ISP) is a roadmap for the transition of the National Electricity Market (NEM) power system, with a clear plan for essential infrastructure that will meet future energy needs. The 2024 ISP confirms that renewable energy, connected by transmission and distribution, firmed with storage and backed up by gas-powered generation, is the...

The rising concern that Short Term Rentals (STRs) are causing detrimental harm to local communities led to this analysis of 13 tourism markets across Australia. Housing affordability policy across all levels of government is almost entirely focused on housing supply. This research shows that within tourism areas, new supply is overwhelmingly directed towards the STR...

While In Opposition, the UK Labour Party has set out some ambitious plans for power sector decarbonisation, with a mission to deilver 'clean power' by 2030. This report looks at how, if elected, it could meet this aim, specifically exploring the barriers to faster power sector decarbonisation and steps that could accelerate delivery.

This paper sets out key economic concepts associated with the broad climate policy target of net zero emissions that has been adopted by many nations and all Australian jurisdictions. It introduces the conceptual frameworks economists use to understand the causes of and solutions to climate change.

The Victorian Labor Government acknowledged that it was time to rein in the Big Build during the release of the Victorian 2024-25 Budget. The authors argue that Victoria needs a new business model, focusing on completing its renewable energy transformation and on starting a new industry policy.