Energy News Brief
Today's Nine Group papers report plans for a gas-fired economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will receive a boost in next week's federal budget, with nearly $40 million set aside to fast-track pipelines, storage projects and billionaire Andrew Forrest's proposed LNG import terminal.
Latest Analysis
Winter energy bills: Avoid a shock
With colder weather comes an increase in electricity and gas use. The AEC has published analysis of average electricity and gas costs by region using the latest energy consumption data. It shows seasonal breakdowns of energy use for each major network, as well as state by state average gas and electricity costs. It also offers simple tips on how people can save on their bills.
Hydrogen for generation
Hydrogen is currently enjoying extraordinary political and business momentum, with the number of policies, national plans and projects growing. With its lack of carbon emissions, there is momentum for its use in generation - but some challenges still remain.
Texan energy crisis: Lessons for Australian electricity markets
In February Texas endured a winter storm that dragged temperatures well below freezing. Electricity generation plant and gas infrastructure proved unprepared for these temperatures and around a third of the state’s effective capacity went offline for some or all of this period, just as demand was spiking to a new winter record.
New survey shows shifts in consumer sentiment
The latest in a series of surveys on the experience of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a snapshot of the performance of retailers, as well as the level of concern among consumers about managing their power bills.
Australian Energy Council members have access to a range of industry benefits and services.
Latest News
Report shows solar continues to shine
Australia's love of solar continues to grow with the latest data showing people are going bigger when to comes to getting rooftop solar.
Latest Reports
Solar Report: First quarter 2021 
Latest data from the Clean Energy Regulator shows Australia’s solar installations continue to climb. Our latest Solar Report updates on solar rooftop systems across the nation, the uptake of batteries with solar across the states, and the AEMC’s new proposed solar export charge.
Texan energy crisis: Lessons for Australian electricity markets
This report considers the similarities and differences of Texas’s ERCOT market to the NEM in the context of the Texas Energy Crisis of February 2021. Storms and a very cold snap led to up to a third of the ERCOT system’s capacity going offline. The report considers what was the root cause of the crisis and how relevant is the Texan electricity crisis for Australia?
Inception Report: A double-sided causer pays implementation of frequency deviation pricing
This AEC sponsored and ARENA supported project is to research and model the Double-Sided Causer Pays approach to PFR and potentially also to other related slow-moving services such as those for regulation. This Inception Report outlines the tasks to be performed, including the early identification of any possible issues with the proposed design and analysis work.
Balancing act: Protecting consumers in a viable retail energy market
This report considers whether the original market design remains fit for purpose in 2021. It also ascertains whether any amendments to either the risk allocation or regulatory structure of the market is necessary to ensure the retail market remains viable into the future.
Latest Submissions
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Discussion Paper on Tasmania’s Climate Change Act
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Proposals for changes to Market Power Mitigation Mechanisms
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CWO REZ Access Scheme Issues Paper
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Australia’s love of solar continues to grow with the latest data showing people are going bigger when to comes to getting rooftop solar. More: https://t.co/tRDPa1j92u https://t.co/hFL4EaQHX5
With the colder months approaching, learn how you can save on winter energy bills here: https://t.co/Hn17Cj7DEP @salvos @VinniesAust @ACOSS @Baptcare https://t.co/dNykKTjr0V
The AEC is saddened to learn of the loss of Andrew Reeves, former chair of the @aergovau. Sarah McNamara said: "On behalf of the Australian Energy Council and its members I extend our sincere condolences to his family and former colleagues." https://t.co/akRDVkJO2L @SarahMc_AEC
Hydrogen is enjoying political and business momentum, with the number of policies, national plans and projects growing. With its lack of carbon emissions, there's momentum for its use in generation - but some challenges still remain. Read more: https://t.co/KnYzZTrawn
If you're worried about winter energy bills, there's help. Speak to your retailer today. Learn more on how you can save on winter bills here: https://t.co/m5NcJSj5Mh @VinniesAust @salvos @FCAupdate https://t.co/1Vsby1SveT
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But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account. #Exercitation #IIamc
But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer. #Exercitation #IIamc
But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account. #Exercitation #IIamc