Engineers are busy helping small communities achieve their sustainability goals and transition to renewable power, both in Australia and overseas.…
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Engineers can help prevent Australia’s energy security from slipping away
Australia must ensure its liquid fuel security as part of wider energy security policy considerations – and engineers are key to the solution.…
Insights on energy policy from someone working on the front-lines
Anne Pearson has worked for the national energy regulator for more than a decade and as chief executive since 2016. The Commission is currently developing new rules for the electricity grid.…
Topping up our reserves won’t ensure fuel security, expert says
Ninety per cent of Australia’s liquid fuel comes from overseas, which leaves us vulnerable to geopolitical threats and trade wars. To keep trucks on the road and planes in the air, we need a new appro…
Summer blackouts on the horizon and no energy policy in sight
Following the demise of Australia’s National Energy Guarantee, things are hotting up in the electrical energy space — with summer outages looming and inquiries into pricing and generation. Accor…
National Energy Guarantee: What is the cost of delaying stable energy policy?
The introduction of the emissions reduction target for the National Energy Guarantee has been delayed indefinitely. But stable energy policy and lower emissions could be a surer route to lower prices.…
National Energy Guarantee debate leaves engineering out of the equation
Debate over emissions targets and modelling transparency have held up agreement on the National Energy Guarantee. But what does this mean for electrical energy security and the environment?…
“It’s no silver bullet”: Experts warn of major shortcomings in the NEG
The National Energy Guarantee is not going to solve all the problems with Australia’s power system, according to Mark Lendich, Chair of Engineers Australia’s Electrical College.…
One billion people lack reliable energy access. How can we change this?
Most of us take energy access for granted, but life without electricity is standard for many people around the world. It’s not just light or heat they miss out on – it’s security, economi…
The National Energy Guarantee clears a hurdle, but more to come
Although government and industry agree the proposed National Energy Guarantee is a step in the right direction, the COAG Energy Council says there are still a few hurdles to clear.…