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.

Electricity systems around the world are under pressure due to aging infrastructure, rising demand for electricity and the need to decarbonise energy supplies at pace. The aim of this study was to provide insight into the state of artificial intelligence applications for the power grid, and the associated risks and opportunities.

This paper lays out how the built environment contributes to Australia’s carbon emissions and why we need to focus on upfront embodied carbon now. Based on research findings from Australia and abroad, it highlights the issues that need to be addressed to successfully tackle embodied carbon and to achieve Australia’s commitment to net zero carbon...

The authors of this report map a pathway to move beyond gas, both domestically and in Australia's exports. The report emphasises that Australia does not need new gas projects, as the world will shortly be awash with cheap gas, at the same time as this fossil fuel will play a shrinking role in our domestic...