Statement of Strategic Intent
The Australian Energy Council is the peak industry body for electricity and downstream natural gas businesses operating in the competitive wholesale and retail energy markets. AEC members generate and sell energy to 10 million homes and businesses and are major investors in renewable energy generation. The AEC supports reaching net-zero by 2050 as well as a 55 per cent emissions reduction target by 2035 and is committed to delivering the energy transition for the benefit of consumers.
Latest Analysis
The GHG Protocol: make or break for green data centres?
In the past few months, data centres have received significant attention as potential beehives for renewable investment and an antidote to the much-publicised tenor gap. But some recent changes being discussed globally could complicate how businesses such as data centres purchase their electricity. If not navigated carefully, these changes could make the vision of 100 per cent renewable powered data centres a distant fantasy rather than a reality. Let’s take a closer look.
Beyond the “loyalty penalty”: unlocking CER value is the real pathway to a services market
The Australian Energy Market Commission pricing review has sparked debate about fairness and competition, with the AEC cautioning against treating price differentials as the core problem. Recent evidence from the ACCC suggests competition and recent reforms are improving customer outcomes with the AEC arguing that a true shift to a services-based market will depend on unlocking and fairly sharing CER value, not weakening the competitive dynamics that drive innovation. We outline our position on the review. Read more.
Joint AEC-CEC rule change to enhance system security frameworks
As the National Electricity Market accelerates its transition to higher levels of renewable energy, maintaining system security has become a critical challenge. In response, the Australian Energy Council and Clean Energy Council have lodged a joint rule change request to strengthen planning, governance and procurement frameworks for essential system services. The proposal aims to support an orderly transition while ensuring the grid remains secure and investable. Read more.
A New Year: New regulated offer; new records but some old challenges
A new year has brought major developments across Australia’s energy markets, with new regulatory interventions alongside record-breaking renewable generation. The Federal Government’s Solar Sharer Offer marks a significant shift in retail market design, while the wholesale market delivered historic renewable output and much lower prices, driven largely by strong wind and growing battery capacity. We take a look at what these changes mean for customers, retailers and the reliability of the power system, and where old challenges continue to resurface.
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Latest News
Joint Statement on AEMO Review
Peakenergy industry bodieshave called onEnergy Ministersto ensureindustry is thoroughly involved and consulted in the reported review ofAustralian Energy Market Operator's(AEMO)governance arrangements.
Latest Reports
Conference 2026 - Sponsorship Prosepctus 
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Delivering Australia’s Energy Transition Affordably
Affordability is the key to ensuring public confidence and ongoing community support for the energy transition, which is now delicately balanced, according to the Chief Executive Officers of Australia’s major energy companies. A survey of the CEOs - Delivering Australia’s energy transition affordably – highlights the challenges in meeting the country’s energy and emission ambitions.
Powering Ahead Progressing the SWIS Transition
The energy transition is afoot Australian as governments commit to reducing emissions from the electricity sector by transitioning away from legacy coal generation towards a mix of renewable energy, storage and peaking generation. Maintaining electricity system reliability, security and affordability through this transition requires proactive long-term planning to ensure enabling infrastructure is developed when and where needed. This report considers the West Australian transition and the risks from any delays.
AEC Emissions Reporting Guide
The AEC and the University of Adelaide have released an Emissions Reporting Guide to help the electricity sector prepare for AASB S2, aiming to standardise Scope 3 reporting, ensure accuracy, minimise double counting, and evolve with corporate climate disclosures.
Latest Submissions
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Getting to Fair: Advancing Equity Consultation Paper
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Energy Security Safeguard Policy Reform
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AEMC Review of the Integrated System Plan framework
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