Energy Insights

News, analysis & resources

The latest thinking on energy management, regulation, and sustainability from the Utilizer team.

ZEN Energy is in administration. Here's what it means for your business.

ZEN Energy Retail has entered administration and affected customers have been moved to a new retailer. Your supply is safe, but the default arrangement may not be your best deal. Here is what happened and what to do next.

Large-scale solar farm and battery storage feeding into the Australian electricity grid

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Good Progress. Bad Pipeline. What the Clean Energy Australia 2026 Report Tells Us

The Clean Energy Council's Clean Energy Australia 2026 report shows renewables at 42.7% of the grid.

High-voltage transmission towers at dusk across the Australian NEM electricity grid

Market Wraps

Energy Market Update: May 2026

Electricity futures eased across every NEM region in April, but with the LNG netback reset and winter near, the pressure hasn't lifted.

Grid-scale battery storage system on an Australian energy site at dusk

Energy Procurement

AEMO Q1 2026 Energy Market Insights for Large Energy Users

Batteries now set NEM prices and domestic gas hit a four-year low. Our read of AEMO's Q1 2026 report for large Australian energy users.

Embedded Networks

What Developers Risk When They Sign an Embedded Network Agreement

Many embedded network agreements are signed without a single competing proposal. See the risks for developers and what a better process looks like.

Two business professionals reviewing energy analytics reports and data charts

Energy Management & Analytics

Energy Analytics: Reduce Costs & Improve Efficiency

Reactive energy management no longer works. See how data-driven energy analytics helps Australian businesses cut costs and plan with confidence.

Australian electricity transmission towers at sunset with a volatile market backdrop

Market Wraps

Energy Market Update: April 2026

Electricity futures spiked across the NEM as coal prices surged and Qatar declared LNG force majeure. Here's what it means for your contracts.

Business team preparing for an energy contract renewal negotiation in a boardroom

Energy Management & Analytics

Are You Energy Procurement-Ready? What Good Looks Like at Contract Renewal

Are you ready for your next energy contract renewal? See what procurement readiness looks like and how it changes the outcome.

Energy portfolio dashboard showing contracts, invoices and site usage on a screen

Energy Management & Analytics

From Reactive to In Control: What Structured Energy Management Looks Like

Most businesses manage energy reactively. See what structured energy portfolio management looks like and what changes when you get it right.

Finance manager reviewing scattered energy invoices and spreadsheets at a desk

Energy Management & Analytics

What Scattered Energy Data Is Actually Costing Your Business

Billing errors, missed renewals and unreliable reports thrive when energy data is scattered. See what a lack of portfolio visibility really costs.

Smart electricity meter on the wall of an Australian commercial building

Energy Management & Analytics

Your Meter Knows More About Your Energy Costs Than You Do

Your meter records everything you're charged for, yet most businesses can't see it. Here's how new metering rules change that.

Two business owners reviewing an energy contract with an adviser in an office

Energy Management & Analytics

Energy Broker vs Energy Consultant in Australia: Who Should Manage Your Energy?

Who really manages your business energy? Compare energy consultants vs brokers and learn which approach delivers control, savings, and clarity.