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An Unprecedented Quarter in the National Electricity Market
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its Quarter 2 (Q2), 2022 Energy Dynamics Report (QED), highlighting the supply issues, power outages and record prices in the Australian electricity market.
Victorian Transmission Investment Framework Preliminary Design
The Victorian Government has commenced consultation on the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF) Preliminary Design, proposing a new framework for how transmission infrastructure, with particular regard to renewable energy zones, is planned and developed.
Need to Know: 2021 State of the Environment Report
The 2021 State of the Environment Report (SoE) released this week by the Federal Government provides a damning assessment of the threats to Australia’s environment, the impacts of which have significantly amplified over the past 5 years.
‘Accelerating and Irreversible’: Insights from AEMO’s 2022 Integrated System Plan
AEMO recently released the Final 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP), a whole of system plan which provides AEMO’s optimal development pathway for the National Electricity Market. AEMO has confirmed ‘Step Change’ as the most likely scenario.
‘Accelerating and Irreversible’: Insights from AEMO’s 2022 Integrated System Plan
AEMO recently released the Final 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP), a whole of system plan which provides AEMO’s optimal development pathway for the National Electricity Market. AEMO has confirmed ‘Step Change’ as the most likely scenario.
UK Net Zero - Lessons for Australia?
The UK has pushed ahead with world first legislation committing to net zero. How have they progressed since then, and what can Australia learn?
Review into the Transmission Ring-Fencing Guideline
After significant delay, the AER has now recommenced its review into the ring-fencing arrangements for Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs). The AER’s initial views on ringfencing requirements reflect a changing market, highlighted by: new technologies; potential for increased competition; and the need for continued innovation.
Flash Update: ReAmped Energy
ReAmped Energy’s 70,000 customers across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania have been sent messages during the last 24 hours to shop around for a better energy deal than what ReAmped can offer - what does this mean?
Protecting customers from family violence
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is conducting consultation on the need to amend the National Energy Retail Rules to better protect customers impacted by family violence.
Updating Short Term PASA
The AEMC has made a rule to enable AEMO to more readily accommodate into its short-term projected assessment of system adequacy (ST PASA) with process evolving technology, market participants and market conditions likely to arise with the evolution of the National Electricity Market
Unlocking Capital for a Sustainable World
The net zero transition will bring together new pools of capital aimed directly at changing the way we power our economies, transport ourselves and commodities, grow food and make things. Read here how best to attract the right capital for your net zero technology.
Biodiversity Day 2022: Five Points of Optimism towards a Shared Future for all Life
Biodiversity Day 2022: Five Points of Optimism towards a Shared Future for all Life. Read the latest article from Rennie Partners, diving into the important role that biodiversity in nature plays across all facets of life.
Major Energy Election Commitments: What do these mean for future emissions?
Major Energy Election Commitments: What do these mean for future emissions? Read the latest article from Rennie Partners, diving into the energy policies to be aware of this election.
Major Energy Election Commitments
Election commitments of major (and minor) parties may have significant impacts on the emission intensity of the energy sector into the future. RP examines key election commitments in the energy space to unpack potential impacts on emissions within the sector, and high level impacts on states
A Record Quarter: Five observations from AEMO’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics (Quarter 1, 2022)
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) publishes its Quarterly Energy Dynamics report to provide the market with information regarding trends, outcomes and developments in the NEM, the WEM, and gas markets across the east and west coasts over the prior quarter