Electricity demand
Alternative labels
National Electricity Market
Discussion paper
Watt on a hot tin roof: how rooftop solar increases reliability and reduces electricity prices
This resource outlines how rooftop solar delayed and reduced peak demand in the National Electricity Market (NEM) this summer. This improved the reliability of the grid, covering for coal-fired power plants during breakdowns.
Report
Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage
This report finds that there is a serious electricity affordability problem for consumers and businesses. The report sets out 56 recommendations to reset the National Electricity Market, boost competition, reduce costs and improve consumer and business outcomes.
Report
National Energy Emissions Audit: electricity update - July 2018
This audit shows current policies will reduce National Electricity Market (NEM) emissions to 22% below 2005 levels in 2019-20, effectively meaning electricity sector has an emissions reduction target of only 4% to 2030.
Report
Taking charge: the energy storage opportunity for Australia
This occasional paper provides an overview of energy storage technologies already in Australia and on the horizon, and the opportunities for Australia to lead the world in these fields.
Report
From worse to bad: eastern Australian energy prices
This report seeks to answer key questions about the eastern Australia energy cost challenge and provide recommendations for a lower cost energy future.