Category: energy
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The current public Artificial Intelligence debate suffers from a steady stream of misinformation and hyperbole on all sides. This is a basic background piece on “what is AI?”, “what is a data centre?”, “what is the scale of the electricity demand?”, “is this a boom and what does the bust look like?”, and “what can…
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Primary producers are on the front line of both climate risk and the clean energy transition. They face the dual challenge of adapting to environmental change while helping Australia meet its emissions reduction goals. Yet confidence in government policy has been undermined by uncertainty, inadequate protections, and a lack of fair outcomes for regional communities.…
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The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is responsible for managing the electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, ensuring Australians have access to affordable, secure, and reliable energy. Visit their website to get facts about electricity and gas prices and demand. / We shouldn’t be arguing about the facts of electricity generation. / https://www.aemo.com.au…
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Victoria’s clean energy future depends on the communities hosting renewable energy projects and transmission infrastructure. Rebuilding trust and sharing the benefits must be the government’s first priority. / We should celebrate Victoria’s progress in transitioning to low-carbon energy. But the government has failed to sell the benefits to regional communities impacted by Renewable Energy Zones…
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Supporting a Just and Responsible Transition in the Latrobe Valley The Latrobe Valley communities of Traralgon, Moe, Morwell and Churchill have long powered Victoria’s economy. Today, they stand at the frontline of profound structural change driven by energy privatisation, the closure of the Hazelwood power station, and the impending shutdowns of Yallourn and Loy Yang.…
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On paper, this is the perfect Brunswick development – 8.2 star energy efficiency, premium location, encompassing “affordable housing”, targeting 50% of Brunswick residents who rent, with “premium” innercity-style amenities. It’s even backed by the state-owned Green Energy Finance Corporation to show a “new way” in the industry for sustainable green design. 15 apartments are offered…
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Despite Victoria’s brown coal legacy, ~42% of power is now from renewables. That means Victorians enjoy lower electricity prices. But the high reliance on gas for heating means not everyone is enjoying lower energy bills. The policy settings are in place for 2 million households to pivot off gas for home heating and cooking. The…
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Victoria is the second largest agricultural producer (behind NSW) and has the largest agricultural workforce. Agriculture contributes 2% of Gross State Product. 60% of Australia’s milk comes from Victoria, and 73% of dairy exports. Victoria is Australia’s leading food and fibre exporter, accounting for 27% of the national total. Victoria contributes 45% of national horticultural…
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Local governments have led the way in embedding sustainability into planning. With the State Government now excluding councils from the planning cycle, those sustainability standards are at risk of being eroded. If local oversight is removed, then Building Codes must be substantially strengthened to ensure buildings are genuinely energy‑efficient and climate‑resilient. “Better Decisions Made Faster”…
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You may have seen a notice on their website announcing the agency’s closure. But they’re not dead yet. Here is a brief overview (via Google) of the publicly announced changes. A clear outcome of the Silver Review is the abolition of statutory authorities. These types of authorities have often been amalgamated over the last few…
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The Power Saving Bonus should be retained and expanded, and other subsidy programs scrapped. Reduce the cost of administering the patchwork of schemes and deliver relief directly to people who need it. Cost of living is the key issue in this election. Inflation is rising, exacerbated by the current spike in petroleum prices due to…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 