Energy Insights

News, analysis & resources

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

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Market Wraps

Energy Market Update: Feb 2025

Our February 2025 energy market update covers falling electricity futures, gas prices and the deals reshaping the NEM.

Renewable hydrogen production facility beside a critical minerals processing plant in Australia

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Australia’s New Energy Tax Incentives

Australia's new production tax incentives for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen open major investment opportunities from 2027.

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Market Wraps

Energy Market Update: Jan 2025

Our January 2025 energy market update breaks down NEM price trends, regional shifts and gas developments to help you plan ahead.

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

Advisory & Consulting

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.

Wind turbines and solar panels across the Australian landscape generating renewable energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Renewable Energy in Australia: Progress, Potential, and Pitfalls

Australia's renewables have already avoided 200 million tonnes of emissions. We explain what the transition means for your business.

Utilizer Spotlight

A Fresh Look for Utilizer: Strengthening Our Commitment to Your Energy Success

Utilizer unveils a refreshed brand, sharpening our focus on smart, sustainable energy solutions that put your business in control.

Utilizer Spotlight

Finalist in the Australian Financial Review Energy Awards

Utilizer has been named a finalist in the Customer Experience category at the 2024 Australian Financial Review Energy Awards.

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Advisory & Consulting

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?