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Electrification across the steel value chain

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
This report examines electrification as a critical pathway for decarbonising the steel industry. It evaluates technologies for process heat, iron ore reduction and downstream operations. Highlighting energy security and flexibility benefits, the analysis advocates for policy support and investment to transition from fossil fuels to clean electricity.
Research
20 October 2026

Crude awakening: How Australia ranks on fuel security

Climate Council of Australia
Australia is highly vulnerable to global oil shocks as the world's largest seaborne diesel importer. This report details how the 2026 energy crisis cost motorists $5 billion. It advocates for rapid electrification of transport and mining to replace volatile imported fuels with secure, domestic renewable energy.
Research
27 October 2026

Castles & cars: Savings in the suburbs through electrifying everything technical study

This report examines the potential for Australian households to achieve significant financial savings through total electrification. It highlights that by 2030, average families could save up to $6,000 annually. The analysis stresses the importance of rapid technology adoption and policy intervention to eliminate domestic fossil fuel emissions.
Research
1 October 2021

Electrify 2515 community pilot: Lessons learnt report no. 1: August 2024 – November 2024

Rewiring Australia
This report details the initial phase of the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, highlighting strong recruitment driven by community engagement. Key findings include the need for simplified terminology, such as "smart energy devices," and the necessity for specialised installer training to navigate complex retrofitting challenges and variable market pricing.
Research
29 November 2024

Unlocking a virtuous cycle: Overcoming barriers to AI in Australian energy systems

This report examines barriers to AI adoption in Australia's energy transition. Despite AI's potential to unlock grid capacity and reduce costs, adoption is hindered by risk aversion, capital expenditure biases, and siloed data. It recommends joint government-industry action, including regulatory reform and innovation funding, to scale transformative AI solutions.
Research
7 July 2026

Powering Australia's future

McKell Institute
This report proposes establishing 'Sovereign Power', a Commonwealth entity to build firmed renewable generation for Australia's heavy industry. By leveraging lower public borrowing costs, it could provide electricity at $66/MWh, 44 percent below market rates, securing sovereign capability and supporting the 'Future Made in Australia' framework.
Research
2 June 2026

Clouded future: Managing the risks of the data centre boom

Climate Council of Australia
The report examines the surge in Australian data centres driven by AI and cloud computing. It warns that unmanaged growth could triple energy demand by 2030, increasing power prices and carbon pollution. Recommendations include mandatory renewable energy support, improved water efficiency, and transparent reporting to align the industry with climate goals.
Research
18 May 2026

Battery boom: Supercharging Australia’s renewable rollout

Climate Council of Australia
This report examines Australia's battery storage boom, detailing how two million household batteries by 2030 could save $4 billion annually. It analyses falling costs, state-level progress, and vehicle-to-grid technology, providing policy recommendations to integrate storage across the grid to accelerate the transition to a reliable, renewable energy system.
Research
23 May 2025

First Nations co-ownership and equity participation in clean energy projects

First Nations Clean Energy Network
This guide explores First Nations co-ownership in Australian clean energy projects. It details financial structures, including corporate models and quasi-equity arrangements. The report outlines benefits like economic empowerment and risks such as capital access barriers, providing case studies and negotiation strategies for First Nations communities.
Research
6 February 2026

Investor benefits of First Nations participation in clean energy projects

First Nations Clean Energy Network
This report identifies the financial and strategic benefits of First Nations participation in Australia's clean energy transition. It highlights five key investor advantages, including accelerated development cycles and improved capital access. It also outlines actions to overcome participation barriers through existing toolkits and international models to unlock economic value.
Research
20 October 2025

Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Australia's Productivity - clean energy, electrification, net zero and the environment

Smart Energy Council
The Smart Energy Council provides recommendations to enhance national productivity through electrification, circular economy initiatives, and regulatory reform. Key focuses include a $7.3 billion solar resource recovery opportunity and addressing mining approval delays that risk $51 billion in GDP, advocating for streamlined environmental standards and transport decarbonisation.
Research
16 October 2026

Gas-fired electricity generation is a bridge, not a destination

This research report by Nexa Advisory examines gas-fired electricity as a transitional fuel in Australia. Modelling indicates that infrastructure delays could increase reliance on expensive gas, raising wholesale costs by up to $115.7 billion. It recommends accelerating transmission build-out and clarifying gas’s back-up role to protect consumers.
Research
8 October 2025

We plan and then don't build

This Nexa Advisory report analyses chronic delays in Australia’s transmission buildout, which threaten climate targets and system reliability. It identifies regulatory barriers, national planning gaps, and social licence challenges as primary roadblocks. The document recommends funding benefit gaps, improving national coordination, and enhancing community engagement to accelerate project delivery.
Research
1 May 2024

Supercharging transmission buildout

Nexa Advisory examines regulatory barriers hindering Australia’s transmission expansion. The report argues the existing Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) lacks accountability, causing significant delays. It recommends declaring "Critical National Projects" to streamline delivery, ensuring power system reliability and lower costs for consumers during the clean energy transition.
Research
4 September 2024

Untapped potential of commercial & industrial energy resources in the NEM

Nexa Advisory
Analysis by Nexa Advisory identifies Australia’s commercial and industrial energy resources as a 28 GW untapped opportunity. With only 5 GW currently installed, the report recommends dedicated tenders and tariff reforms. Unlocking this capacity could avoid $11 billion in network costs and accelerate the clean energy transition.
Research
8 September 2025

Response to the Commonwealth Government’s consultation on Exposure Draft Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (2026 Measures No 2) Regulations 2026

The Clean Energy Investor Group (CEIG) responds to the Commonwealth Government’s consultation on EPBC Act reform. Representing a $14 billion renewable energy portfolio, CEIG advocates for sector-specific guidance, improved National EPA resourcing, and clearer streamlined assessment criteria to ensure a predictable and efficient transition to a clean energy future.
Research
13 October 2026
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