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Plain-English guides to how the Australian energy market works and what drives your energy bill.
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Reform in focus: what the Nelson Review means for energy buyers
The Nelson Review sets out bold reforms for Australia's electricity market. Here's what they mean for prices, contracts and business strategy.
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Ambition vs reality: the collision course between energy demand and climate policy
As electricity demand surges and key projects stall, the gap between climate policy ambition and delivery is widening. Here's what it means.
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AEMO’s toolkit for Australia's energy transition
AEMO's new ISP Toolkit explains Australia's energy transition in plain English. We unpack what it covers and why it matters for your business.
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Gas-fired electricity generation surges: Victoria uses over 83% of annual forecast in five days
In just five days in June 2025, Victoria burned through 83% of its annual gas-fired generation forecast. We explain how it happened.
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Spain’s wake-up call on energy resilience
Spain's major blackout is a warning for Australia. As renewables grow, we explore why grid stability and energy resilience matter more than ever.
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Increasing scrutiny for gas exporters
As scrutiny of gas exporters grows, our energy consultants explain what the debate means for pricing, supply and your contract strategy.
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Gas policy in the spotlight ahead of the election
Compare how Labor and the Coalition approach gas ahead of the federal election, and what each path could mean for your energy costs.
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From bids to bills: how the NEM sets electricity prices
A plain-English look at how Australia's NEM sets electricity prices every five minutes, from generator bids to the wholesale spot price.
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