The inclusion of an emissions objective would require a shift in how statutory entities exercise their respective functions under the National Electricity Law, as well as consideration of how an emissions benefit should be quantified to allow comparison against other priorities.

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

Regulators are only now grasping the full extent of the challenges and opportunities brought by the proliferation of DER, including the need for remote, dynamic device communication. Flowing on from this is the need for interoperability standards and a good governance model.

We continue our coverage of the Reliability Panel four-yearly review of the reliability standard and settings. The Panel is considering whether the form and level of the standard and settings are appropriate for expected and evolving market conditions

The Energy Security Board’s (ESB) final advice on the Post 2025 Market Design Review proposed a reform pathway for resource adequacy, including recommendation of a mechanism to explicitly value capacity in the rapidly changing National Electricity Market (NEM) over coming years.