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2019 Review of the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program terms of reference
The Australian Government is undertaking a review of the CBD program to assess its effectiveness and consider the case to expand the program to other high energy-using classes of buildings, such as shopping centres, data centres, hotels and office tenancies.
A fair deal on energy
The Australian Government is:
- delivering an affordable and reliable energy system
- putting energy consumers first
- taking real and practical action to reduce emissions and meet our international commitments
A guide to improve energy efficiency at your YMCA Aquatic Centre
Aquatic Centres use an enormous amount of energy. But with efficiency measures, YMCA Spark pilot site Peter Krenz Aquatic Centre managed to cut electricity use by 8.5% and identified opportunities to save a further 20%. This Aquatic Centre found that by being more energy efficient and making some smart energy investments, they could have a reduction off their energy bills of at least $30,000 per year.
A Guide to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct) Bill 2019
To provide clarity around the operation of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct) Bill 2019 the government has developed a guide.
Achieving Low Energy Existing Commercial Buildings in Australia Report
Energy Ministers agreed on the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings in 2019. This is a national plan that aims to achieve:
- zero energy and carbon ready buildings in Australia
- the National Energy Productivity Plan target of improving energy productivity by 40% by 2030
The report identifies 6 options to achieve this.
The report is by the former Department of the Environment and Energy and the COAG Energy Council.
ACIL Oil Market Responses to Crises
Australia’s vulnerability to a major interruption to global oil supply has been addressed in previous ACIL Allen reports to government for National Energy Security Assessments, and considered by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics in its 2012 Inquiry into Australia’s Refining Industry.
Additional Advice - Ticket Markets, June 2014
This supplementary paper provides additional advice on ticket markets should Australia opt to use ticket stock as a strategy to assist with meeting IEA commitments.
Advancing energy efficiency on the global agenda - IPEEC Activity report 2009-19
IPEEC's 2019 activity report on advancing energy efficiency on the global agenda.
Advice to Commonwealth Government on dispatchable capability
On 6 September 2017, the Australian Government released advice from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on dispatchable capability in the National Electricity Market.
AEMO has prepared this advice as requested by the Hon Josh Frydenberg, Minister for the Environment and Energy.
Advice to the Commonwealth re AGL proposal to replace Liddell power station
On 23 March 2018, the Australian Government released advice from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) regarding AGL’s plan to replace the energy and capacity delivered by the Liddell Power Station following its announced closure in 2022.
AEMO Generator Replacement Study
Disclaimer: AEMO’s assessment does not consider price outcomes.
The Liddell Taskforce was required by its Terms of Reference to model the impact on wholesale and retail power prices from Liddell’s closure, and the options identified to maintain similar price, reliability and security outcomes. In addition to economic modelling undertaken by Frontier Economics, the Taskforce sought advice from Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to look at the extent to which different generation and storage options would meet 2025 system needs.
Analyses of diesel use for mine haul and transport operations - several companies
This case study demonstrates analyses of diesel use in trucks by trending energy data over time, development of models and simulations, use of indicators, and benchmarking, including theoretical benchmarking. It also shows how an Energy Mass Balance (EMB) has been applied to rail operations and provides examples of comprehensive analyses of diesel use in mining operations used by Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, Downer EDI Mining Pty Ltd and Leighton Contractors Pty Limited. It was developed through these companies' participation in the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program.
Appliance upgrade saves energy and dollars - Fishes at the Point
This Stradbroke Island café reduced its energy usage by 20% with 1 simple action: replacing its fridges and dishwasher with eco models. The café has considered its supply chain: its main fisherman uses their used oil in his biodiesel delivery vehicle.
Australia's Emergency Liquid Fuel Stockholding Update 2013 - Australia's IEA Oil Obligation
The Main Report updates the assumptions used in National Energy Security Assessment (NESA) Identified Issues - Australia's International Energy Oil Obligation
Australia's Emergency Liquid Fuel Stockholding Update 2013 - Oil Storage Options and Costs
Analysis investigates the typical quantity of stock both Australia and New Zealand hold in the category of 'tankers at sea' and where the stock is typically located.
Australia's Emergency Liquid Fuel Stockholding Update 2013 - Ticket Markets
Updates and expands discussion on the option of developing a ticket market in Australia.
Australia's Maritime Petroleum Supply Chain
This report considers how the maritime supply chain operates for Australia.
Australian Energy Statistics - Table O Electricity generation by fuel type 2016-17 and 2017
Table O of the Australian Energy Statistics has been updated to include the latest data with estimates for 2016-17 and calendar year 2017.
Australian Energy Statistics by state and territory
Australian Energy Statistics, Table O Electricity generation by fuel type 2017-18 and 2018
Table O of the Australian Energy Statistics has been updated to include the latest data available on Australia’s electricity generation. This release provides estimates for 2017-18 and calendar year 2018.
Total electricity generation in Australia was estimated to be 261,405 gigawatt hours (GWh) in calendar year 2018.
Fossil fuel sources contributed 212,066 GWh (81%) of total electricity generation in 2018, a decrease of 3% compared with 2017.
Coal accounted for the majority of electricity generation, at 60% of total generation in 2018.
