Tony Wood

A graphic of wind turbines on a rocky shore, with the text New Grattan Report Bills down, emissions down, a practical path to net-zero electricity

💡 Cheaper energy bills AND reduced emissions?

Our new report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal gov't to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households.

Here’s how: buff.ly/9UPN4ub

Yes. Not happy Sometimes I do wonder.

National Climate Risk Assessment Learn about Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment.

The hard work of giving Australians a view into a future world of unchecked climate changes has been done by the Australia Climate Service. It reinforces the current world of floods and fires for many Australians. We must act on the science and the facts - www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...

The National Electricity Market is no longer supporting effective investment in reliable electricity supply. The draft review, published today, shows how to fix it. There’s a lot to like and the work to embrace its recommendations begins today.

www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/marke...

Beware the classic industry policy trap - Grattan Institute We worry about the government ‘picking winners’. But the bigger worry is losers picking the government.

Good industry policy is needed to navigate the transition to net zero effectively. Bad industry policy is fraught with rent seeking. The Future Made in Australia provides the basis for the former but it needs to applied rigorously:

grattan.edu.au/news/beware-...

Chart showing the Grattan Institute plan would slow NDIS growth, saving billions over 10 years

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake.

Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol

Chalmers’ big gas decision looms - Grattan Institute It may come down to the Treasurer’s judgment on one key question.

The proposal for Santos to be foreign-owned will test Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Australia’s national interests. It would be easier if we had a clear policy strategy on the future role of gas in the Australian economy:

grattan.edu.au/news/chalmer...

Noosa Power and Energy Conference 2025 | Driving Australia's Energy Transition Join industry leaders at the Noosa Power and Energy Conference 2025. Explore critical energy transition topics, from renewable energy to AI in the energy sector. Hosted by Cleantech Network at Peppers...

I am looking forward to a great energy conference at Noosa next week. Great fellow presenters including Matt Kean and Tim Buckley. And perfect weather:

www.noosapec.com

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We're thrilled to announce that @reevealison.bsky.social has been promoted to the position of Director of Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Program.

@tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.

Labor needs a gas policy - Grattan Institute It shouldn’t leave the field to those who insist we should stop all gas now, and those who argue gas will be around for many decades yet.

The government’s recent decision on Woodside’s Northwest Shelf gas project suggest it needs to overhaul its future gas strategy: grattan.edu.au/news/labor-n...

An infographic with four climate and energy policies the government should do now. 1: create a comprehensive climate change policy. 2: Initiate a modern industry policy. 3: Transform the electricity market. 4: Overhaul the Future Gas Strategy.

Australia is at a fork in the road of energy and climate policy.

Here’s four things the Albanese government should do in its second term. #auspol buff.ly/KezKN3S @tonyrwood.bsky.social

Orange Book 2025: Policy priorities for the federal government - Grattan Institute Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity – provided our political leaders confront five long-standing domestic policy challenges.

Second-term Labor government has a strong mandate to implement a critical policy program on Energy and Climate Change. Grattan’s Orange Book sets out the key issues: grattan.edu.au/report/orang...

ABC energy forum: Your Say - Powering Australia - ABC listen We asked the experts to break down the major parties’ policies around Australia’s energy transition and cutting the cost of your power bills at a special live forum.

Privileged to be on an ABC panel chaired by Ali Moore to discuss critical energy policy issues ahead of the federal election: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

The federal Opposition is right to focus on gas. We have multiple problems - looming shortfalls, climate emissions, and high prices. But “Drill and reserve” falls way short. We need a real Future Gas Strategy - what is the role of gas over the next 20-30 years?

The Coalition wants to fast-track gas approvals. But how quickly could it be done and would it lower prices? Coalition’s pledges to increase supply and thereby reduce energy prices for Australians are eye-catching – but do they stack up?

M'colleague @tonyrwood.bsky.social and other sensible people on why "flooding the market with gas" is a furphy.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

A graphic with a photo of wind turbines at sunset and the text "Why are power prices going up when renewables should be cheap?"

Power prices are set to rise again, even though renewables now account for 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid. But why? Aren't renewables meant to be cheap?

@tonyrwood.bsky.social explains why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. buff.ly/hjPvNFV

Renewables are cheap. So why isn’t your power bill falling? Solar and wind farms make power very cheaply. But power bills are still climbing because we underestimated other costs, from transmission to storage.

The question you should ask but don’t expect a simple answer: theconversation.com/renewables-a...

A graphic promoting the Grattan Institute Orange Book 2025, with a photo of children running towards parliament house

Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity.

But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges.

Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol

Election special: Policy priorities for the next government - Grattan Institute In this special Grattan Institute event, our experts will discuss the big new ideas Australia needs, and the necessary but difficult reforms where we should stay the course.

Next week we will launch Grattan’s Orange Book 2025 - what the next federal government should do - at the NSW State Library. Should be a great event. grattan.edu.au/event/electi...