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East coast gas pipeline infrastructure against an Australian sky

Energy Procurement

ACCC warns of east coast gas shortfall

The ACCC has flagged a deteriorating outlook and a possible gas shortfall from late 2025. We break down what it means for large gas users.

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Wind turbines on an Australian ridgeline under a cloudy winter sky

Market Wraps

Energy Market Update: June 2025

Record-low wind output met cold-snap demand in June, lifting prices across key states. What the volatility means for large energy users.

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Gas distribution pipeline network infrastructure serving Australian homes and businesses

Advisory & Consulting

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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Gas-fired power station at dusk in Victoria supplying electricity during winter peak demand

Energy Explained

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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Business advisor and client discussing sustainable energy strategy over financial charts

Advisory & Consulting

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 pipeline infrastructure stretching across the Australian landscape at sunset

Advisory & Consulting

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.

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

Advisory & Consulting

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.

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

Advisory & Consulting

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.

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Powerlines and a gas pipeline against an Australian sky representing the May 2025 energy market

Market Wraps

Energy Market Update: May 2025

East Coast electricity and gas markets steadied through May 2025. We break down prices, policy shifts and what they mean for your business.

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High-voltage electricity transmission towers crossing the German countryside at dusk

Advisory & Consulting

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.

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Wind turbines and solar panels feeding Australia’s electricity grid at sunrise

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy transition update: renewables reach 43% of grid

Renewables supplied a record 43% of NEM electricity in Q1 2025. Here is what the accelerating energy transition means for your costs and risk.

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Australian Parliament House in Canberra representing energy policy decisions

Advisory & Consulting

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.

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