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Heatwaves and the Energy Market

How Australia's recent heatwave tested the grid, and what rising demand, solar output and evening peaks mean for the energy market.

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Empower Your Business with Our Expert Energy Consulting Services

Independent energy consulting from Utilizer helps your business navigate market complexity and make confident, informed energy decisions.

Safeguard Mechanism 2024–25: Rising Carbon Pressure and What It Means for Large Energy Users

The CER's preliminary 2024–25 Safeguard Mechanism data points to rising carbon costs and tighter credit supply for large energy users.

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AEMO’s 2025 System Security Plan: Key Insights for Large Energy Users

AEMO warns the energy transition is now constrained by system security, not renewable supply. We unpack what this means for large energy users.

Grid-scale battery storage alongside wind turbines on an Australian renewable energy site

Australia’s Carbon Market: What Matters for C&I Energy Strategy in 2026

See what the latest CER Quarterly Carbon Market Report means for ACCU, LGC and REGO markets and C&I carbon strategy in 2026.

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Energy Consultants: How the Best Reduce Risk for Your Business

Understand what an energy consultant really does and how the right partner helps your business reduce risk and decide with confidence.

Australia's Parliament House in Canberra with wind turbines and solar panels in the background

Australia’s Climate Policy Divide: What Really Matters to Your Business

Australia's climate policy is in debate again. We explain what businesses can rely on now and why early movers stay ahead.

Flooded electricity substation illustrating climate risk to Australian energy infrastructure

Why Climate Risk Equals Energy Risk: Insights from Australia's National Climate Risk Assessment

Australia's National Climate Risk Assessment shows why climate risk is energy risk, and how resilience shapes future prices.

Yallourn coal-fired power station in Victoria's Latrobe Valley

Can Yallourn Hold On Until 2028?

Yallourn's ageing units and mounting outages raise a hard question: can this Victorian coal giant keep running until 2028?

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NEM Insights from the 2025 ESOO

AEMO's 2025 ESOO maps coal exits, rising demand and system security risks. Here's what the NEM outlook means for your business.

Gas processing plant at an Australian LNG export terminal on the east coast

Gas Reservation: Who’s Backing Your Energy Supply

APLNG wants tougher gas reservation rules to keep more supply onshore. We unpack what east coast reservation could mean for your business.

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Australia’s Energy Transition: What Smart Businesses Need to Know in 2025

Australia's energy transition is delayed but not derailed. See what the shifting outlook means for energy-intensive businesses in 2025.

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As Gas Usage Falls, Who Pays for the Pipes?

As households electrify, fewer users are left to fund Australia's gas pipelines. We look at who pays and what it means for your business.

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How Energy Consultants Help Drive Smarter, More Sustainable Business Decisions

Energy consultants do more than review bills. See how expert guidance helps your business cut costs, manage risk and meet sustainability goals.

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Gas Prices: Australia’s East–West Divide

East coast gas prices have tripled in a decade while the west stayed flat. We explore the divide and what it means for your business.

Rooftop solar panels on a commercial building exporting power to the Victorian grid

Victoria’s Feed-In Tariff Deregulation: What It Means for Businesses with Solar

From 1 July 2025, Victoria removes its minimum solar feed-in tariff. Here's what deregulation means for businesses that export solar.

Melbourne city skyline at dusk representing Victorian electricity pricing and the Default Offer

ESC Announces Victorian Default Offer 2025–26

The ESC has finalised the 2025–26 Victorian Default Offer. We unpack the drivers and what rising costs mean for multi-site businesses.

Energy consultant reviewing usage data with a commercial business team in a meeting room

Key Benefits of Partnering with an Energy Consultant

Partnering with an energy consultant can turn complexity into clarity. Discover how expert guidance helps your business cut costs and grow.

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What Australia Can Learn from Germany’s Grid Fee Overhaul

Germany is overhauling how it charges for grid access. We unpack the reforms and what Australia can learn as it rethinks network pricing.

Australian Parliament House in Canberra representing energy policy decisions

Labor’s Re-Election: What it Means for Energy Policy

With Labor re-elected, we unpack what the second term means for gas, electricity reform and electrification — and how your business can prepare.

Energy consultant reviewing business electricity usage data with a commercial client

Why Choose an Energy Consultant for Your Business?

See how partnering with an energy consultant helps your business cut costs, improve efficiency and navigate a complex energy market.

Gas pipeline infrastructure and processing plant in regional Australia

The Future of Gas: Market Risks & Policy Shifts

Gas supply is tightening across Australia. Understand the key risks, policy shifts and timelines so your business can plan with confidence.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report - Key Insights

The Clean Energy Regulator's 2023–24 report reveals a 1.3% drop in scope 1 emissions and what the trends mean for your business.

High-voltage transmission towers stretching across the Australian countryside at dusk

Navigating Minimum & Maximum Demand

Australia's energy grid is facing minimum demand records as renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and increasing demand variability reshape the market. The rise of rooftop solar has lowered minimum demand, while extreme weather events push maximum demand to critical levels, stressing both ageing coal plants and renewables. Batteries offer flexibility but introduce new complexities, such as coordination and market dynamics.

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Australia’s Energy Puzzle: Can Nuclear Power Fill the Gaps?

Australia holds the world's largest uranium reserves, but can nuclear power realistically help fill the gaps in our energy transition?

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