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The Australian reports Mike Cannon-Brookes will likely need to amass more shares in AGL Energy to thwart its demerger plans.
Latest Analysis
CopperString 2.0: A look at the numbers
North Queensland attracts its fair share of debate around electricity. Since around 2009 there has been a push to develop a major transmission line – now CopperString 2.0 (CopperString) – to connect Mt Isa to the National Electricity Market. Discussion around the CopperString proposal has come back into focus recently with submissions to the Queensland Government on electricity supply options for the North-West Minerals Province. Here we take a closer look at the CopperString proposal, the project’s background, options moving forward and the costs and benefits.
Report provides insights into energy transition
The transition of the energy grid continues apace and its impacts on how the system operates continue to evolve. The latest GenInsights21 report provides valuable insights into some of the key trends that are emerging, this is based on analysis of extensive generation data. We take a look at its assessment of the expansion of rooftop solar and the implications for the grid.
Zero Emissions Dispatchability Discussion Paper
The latest discussion paper in the Australian Energy Council’s series on Australia’s Energy Future focuses on the need for zero emissions dispatchable plant to complement the growth of renewable energy and the retirement of existing coal and gas generation. It also considers the types of zero emissions dispatchable power currently available.
Electrification & Heat: Discussion paper released
The Australian Energy Council is releasing a series of discussion papers examining the challenges and opportunities in decarbonisation of the economy. This paper - Electrification & Heat - considers the potential electrification of heat sources in both the residential and industrial context.
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Latest News
Five Year Plant Closure Rule Change
The Australian Energy Council (AEC) notes the proposed change to the National Electricity Rules to extend the notice period for generator closures from 3.
Latest Reports
Solar Report: First quarter 2022 
The Australian Energy Council’s latest Solar Report updates on developments in the first quarter. Based on current Clean Energy Regulator (CER) data it shows a marked drop in solar rooftop installations – the lowest level in the comparable quarter in at least the last three years. Regardless of the drop in Q1, solar continues to play a growing role in the grid. The report looks at factors behind the changes as well as state-by-state shifts.
Australia's Energy Future - Zero Emissions Dispatchability
The latest discussion paper in the Australian Energy Council’s series on Australia’s Energy Future focuses on the need for zero emissions dispatchable plant to complement the growth of renewable energy and the retirement of existing coal and gas generation. It also looks at the types of zero emissions dispatchable power currently available.
Estimation of the market risk premium and its relationship to the risk free rate in the context of regulation of electricity and gas energy networks: A report to the Australian Energy Regulator Consumer Reference Group
The AEC has published a paper which is a collaboration with Energy Consumers Australia and the AER Customer Reference Group on the estimation of the market risk premium (MRP). The MRP is used as part of estimations to ensure that consumers are paying no more than is necessary.
Australia's Energy Future - Electrification and Heat
The Australian Energy Council is releasing a series of discussion papers examining the challenges and opportunities in decarbonisation of the economy. This paper - Electrification & Heat - considers the potential electrification of heat sources in both the residential and industrial context.
Latest Submissions
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Review of the Victorian Default Offer Order in Council
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NGER Scheme – 2022 Proposed Amendments Discussion Paper
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AEMO’s Allowable Revenue and Forecast Capital Expenditure proposal (AR6)
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1/2 Australian Energy Week is a great event for anyone interested in the sector & it’s in person this year, at an important time in the #energytransition. AEC Chief Executive, @SarahMc_AEC will be on a panel on 9 June discussing affordability, reliability & security.
Since 2009 there's been a push to develop a major transmission line – now CopperString 2.0 - to connect Mt Isa to the NEM. We take a deep dive into the proposal’s numbers in this week’s Energy Insider 👉https://t.co/2lR17RNsVl
AEC has released its Solar Report: 1st Quarter 2022, showing a marked drop in #solar rooftop installations. Regardless, solar continues to play a growing role in the grid. The report looks at factors behind the changes as well as state-by-state shifts. ttps://lnkd.in/gWBindBs https://t.co/Ol8xIkED9X
The transition of the energy grid continues and its impacts on how the system operates are evolving. We take a look at the latest GenInsights21 report and its assessment of the expansion of rooftop solar and the implications for the grid. #Solar #Australia https://t.co/8VNIvznrOc https://t.co/A0t88lnYgo
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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