20 Feb 2023
Grid congestion occurs where physical limits on the power grid mean generators aren't able to export their power to customers.
The process for finding a solution to congestion has been running for years. We believe we have found a solution that addresses everyone's concerns: the Congestion Relief Market.
To learn more about our work on transmission access reform, check out our explainer:
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20 Nov 2024
Australia's electricity emissions 30 per cent lower than 2015 due to renewables
A new report published today by the Clean Energy Council and Green Energy Markets shows that a surge in renewable energy investment since 2015 has reduced emissions by 30 per cent relative to if Australia had remained reliant on the 2015 fleet of power stations.
20 Nov 2024
House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy submission
The House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is inquiring into the consideration of nuclear power generation, including deployment of small modular reactors, in Australia.
19 Nov 2024
Report: Emissions reductions delivered by renewable energy
Aggregate CO2 emissions reduction between 2015 and 2023 was more than 200 million tonnes as a result of renewable energy growth.
18 Nov 2024
Billions in the bush: Renewable energy for regional prosperity
Large-scale renewable energy projects are estimated to deliver $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regional communities by 2030, according to our new report with Farmers for Climate Action.
18 Nov 2024
Billions in the bush: Energy shift delivers $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regions
Farmers to receive $0.9 to $1.1 billion in landholder payments for hosting clean energy by 2030, a new report from Farmers for Climate Action and the Clean Energy Council reveals.
18 Nov 2024
Billions in the bush: Energy shift delivers $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regions
Farmers to receive $0.9 to $1.1 billion in landholder payments for hosting clean energy by 2030, a new report from Farmers for Climate Action and the Clean Energy Council reveals.