Energy Insights
News, analysis & resources
The latest thinking on energy management, regulation, and sustainability from the Utilizer team.
Market WrapsZEN 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.
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Renewables & Energy EfficiencyGood 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.
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Market WrapsEnergy 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.
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Energy ProcurementAEMO 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.
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Embedded NetworksWhat 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.
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Energy Management & AnalyticsEnergy 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.
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Market WrapsEnergy 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.
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Energy Management & AnalyticsAre 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.
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Energy Management & AnalyticsFrom 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.
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Energy Management & AnalyticsWhat 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.
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Energy Management & AnalyticsYour 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.
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Energy Management & AnalyticsEnergy 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.
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