We have seen many swings between the States and the Federal Governments in energy policy over the last 30 years. It is now the turn of the Feds to lead! The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), drawing heavily on the NSW Long Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) framework, is now effectively
By Amy Kean and Luke Osborne Australia’s energy transition is as much about storage as it is about generation. Massive amounts of storage will be needed to modernise Australia’s grid, and the affordability of wind and solar is irrelevant unless we can store this energy in an efficient, stable and
Listen to the latest Energy Insiders podcast from RenewEconomy with Stride’s Director Luke Osborne, where he discusses large agri-solar developments like Blind Creek Solar Farm, social licence and meaningful community engagement, transmission, flexible industry response to a changing energy market, living on a sixth-generation farm that hosts wind power plus
Pressure is mounting to approve and build new projects with AEMO’s recently updated Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report warning of electricity shortage risks from 2027 (NSW to bear the brunt), with looming closures of several coal-fired power stations and delays in new infrastructure coming online.
Good news for battery storage and pumped hydro projects: in December 2022 the Albanese Government announced a Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) for dispatchable generation (excluding coal and gas) to deliver reliable electricity. What we know The details will be critical, and Stride will share insights as they come to light.
Following the Federal Government’s declaration of Gippsland as the first offshore wind zone in Australia, they are now inviting feedback on the Hunter Region as the next. (Illawarra is expected to follow in 2023.) There are also community and stakeholder information sessions. Consultation closes 28 April 2023.
The concept of a ‘black spot’ program is well-established, used to identify and mitigate trouble spots and improve outcomes in road safety, mobile coverage and many other fields. The idea is that by using local expertise to identify and assess priority projects, relatively minor works can lead to major benefits,
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is consulting on options to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to help industry reduce emissions in line with Australia’s climate targets. The Safeguard Mechanism requires Australia’s largest greenhouse gas emitters to keep their net emissions below an emissions limit (a baseline). The Australian
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