AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Bills & Policy: Australia’s energy debate is back in the spotlight after reports of a “$23bn power price blowout” tied to past “denial and delay,” with political pushback over electricity costs and what governments should do next. Grid & Storage: AEMO-linked coverage highlights how Australia’s giant batteries are flattening the “duck curve” and cutting peak power prices, while other reporting points to the growing role of grid-scale storage in the clean transition. Gas Security: Santos has locked in a 10-year deal to supply 200PJ of domestic natural gas to South Australia from 2030, aimed at supporting the state’s industrial future and the Whyalla transformation. Household Barriers: A Charles Darwin University study finds renters and low-income households face affordability and tenancy limits that block uptake of energy-efficient tech, even as air conditioning drives most household electricity use in the NT. Climate Risk: New reporting warns the world’s oceans hit record June heat as El Niño strengthens, raising the odds of harsher heatwaves, floods and cyclones. Superannuation Scrutiny: Questions are resurfacing over AustralianSuper’s coal exposure after it reportedly re-invested in Whitehaven Coal despite earlier net zero commitments.
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