Hey Reader, The Energy is in holiday mode for the summer period, bringing you newsletters on a more relaxed schedule. What to watch for in 2026 - what the innovators say We tapped our pool of expert contributors to ask what they will be watching out for in 2026. Topping the list are greater coordination of consumer energy resources; changes to planning approvals processes; interoperability between devices; data centre challenges; and new options for renters. Expert view In 2026 I'm watching...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, as The Energy shifts into holiday mode for the summer period, we'll bring you newsletters on a more relaxed schedule. In today's edition: Our top 5 stories for the year Queensland energy brain drain runs deep12 August 2025 The aggregate effect of several high-profile energy leaders' departure from key roles in Queensland had industry-watchers in August nervous for the Queensland Energy Roadmap, which was eventually released in November. Departures included Paul Simshauser, Emma...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, The Energy is in holiday mode for summer, bringing you newsletters on a more relaxed schedule. In today's edition: What to read over summer We tapped our pool of expert contributors from 2025 to ask what is the best thing they've read on energy recently. Here are a few for your list. Expert view There are so many really good Australian papers. Australian academics lead the world. But one that comes to mind is From natural gas to electric appliances: Energy use and emissions...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, welcome to The Energy's weekly data newsletter. This week we revisit the most telling charts of 2025. The Energy’s data newsletter, delivered every Wednesday, quickly became an audience favourite shortly after our launch this year. We’re grateful for the people who appreciate a good chart! Here are our favourites, which collectively tell the story of the energy transition in 2025. 1. Batteries changing the grid When Ryan Wavish, general manager innovation at Engie Retail, and...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, in today's edition: Gas reservation scheme confirmed Energy plans getting more complex Regulator takes Origin Energy to court Burning more of our gas here A domestic gas reservation scheme requiring exporters to reserve up to 25% of gas production for the local market will be co-designed with industry next year. The federal government, while failing to land a deal in 2025, wants a regime where exporters need to meet domestic supply obligations before exports are approved and also...
16 days ago • 7 min read
Hey Reader, in today's edition: Call for network regulation inquiry Market operator flags WA gas shortage PC inquiry builds on NEM review Why electricity distribution needs its own Nelson review The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has taken the first step in a self-initiated review of how the nation’s electricity networks are regulated. Network costs make up the largest component of power bills and the rule-maker has acknowledged that ensuring regulation remains fit for purpose is...
17 days ago • 8 min read
Hey Reader, welcome to The Energy Week, your chance to catch up on this week's most important energy news. Prefer to listen? Get The Energy Week on your favourite podcast platform. THE ENERGY WEEK • EPISODE 14 Queensland plays the sovereignty card 06:10 MORE INFO This week's top energy news The end of year report dump continued this week, with a tweaked GenCost model and the NEM review getting everyone but Queensland to endorse its final recommendations. Policy The CSIRO’s annual GenCost...
19 days ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader, in today's edition: Real-time meter data hurdles Diesel rebate keeps coal giant burning Victoria releases Energy Safety Roadmap Real-time meter data a small step closer Consumers will have to wait until November 2028 to request access to real-time meter data at no cost following a final determination from the Australian Energy Market Commission. The rule maker has been consulting on the rule change request, first proposed by Energy Consumers Australia, since 2024. The AEMC said...
20 days ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader, in today's edition: Reaction to the NEM review Open source the secret sauce for GenCost Pivot points from the electricity stack NEM review 'fails' on wraparound reforms The finalised National Electricity Market (NEM) review report confirmed the Panel’s recommendation for an Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) to support the next phase of investment in the grid and underplayed the power of consumer energy resources/distributed energy resources. Read full article Expert view...
21 days ago • 9 min read