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Efficient Pricing in an Uncertain Energy Market

Electricity prices are once again front of mind for Australians, and with cost-of-living pressures mounting, expectations for fair and transparent pricing are entirely reasonable. But as reforms to the Victorian Default Offer and Default Market Offer evolve, a more complex challenge emerges: how to keep prices in check without undermining the stability, competition and investment needed to sustain the energy system over time. Striking that balance is at the heart of current reform debates, and will ultimately determine whether today’s affordability measures support or weaken the system in the long run. Read more.

BY Georgina Dickson Mar 25 2026

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A tale of two approaches: How does Victoria’s energy plan differ from the 2024 ISP?

The release of the Victorian Government’s energy plan – Cheaper, Cleaner, Renewable: Our Plan for Victoria’s Electricity Future, outlines the Government’s roadmap and what will be needed to reach an ambitious emission reduction target of net zero by 2045. Like AEMO’s 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP), Victoria sees wind and solar as key pillars to their transition, along with battery storage. So, what does it believe it will need to achieve net zero, and how does this differ from the ISP? We take a closer look.

BY Tom Monaghan Aug 29 2024