Electricity system/Avoiding gridlock
In 2016 we released a discussion paper by CPD Research Associate Alexander Marks on the future of Australia’s electricity system. This research highlighted the rapid uptake of rooftop solar and the prospect of similarly fast spread in battery technology was revolutionising our electricity system. It argued for major changes in the way our electricity markets are regulated in order to keep pace – with a particular focus on how the role of distribution networks needed to be updated to ensure a secure and sustainable energy system.
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ASEAN Energy Business Forum
Lachlan Williams - August 2023
The ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF), was held in Bali on 25 August 2023. The Centre for Policy Development produced an event at the forum titled Investing in Energy Transition...
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VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: Climate Risk, Capital Markets and Global Governance
Lachlan Williams - November 2021
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Climate Horizons | REPORT AND PUBLIC EVENT | June 2018
communications - June 2018
Full audio of ASIC Commissioner John Price’s address and the panel discussion at our public forum is here: CPD has released its latest report on how Australian companies, investors...
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Join CPD Fellow Ian Dunlop and call for more urgent climate action now
communications - May 2017
For almost two decades, CPD Fellow Ian Dunlop has been a powerful voice advocating for both a better understanding of climate science as well as for more urgent, robust policy responses from...
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Fellow Ian Dunlop calls for political-climate honesty and responsibility
communications - December 2016
As Federal Parliament wraps up for 2016, we’ve witnessed another year of dismal, polarising discussion of climate change. Instead of talking about the energy, health, economic and security implications of...
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Avoiding gridlock: policy directions for Australia’s electricity system | DISCUSSION PAPER | December 2016
communications - December 2016
Today CPD is releasing a new paper titled Avoiding Gridlock: Policy Directions for Australia’s Electricity System. The paper is written by Alexander Marks, who was the recipient of the 2016 CPD...
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CCTV America | 13 November 2014
Travers McLeod - November 2014
Travers McLeod interviewed by CCTV America In the lead up to the weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit, Travers McLeod spoke to China Central Television America about Australia’s role in combating global...
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Clean Energy Week | Storage session, Policy & Finance conference | 23 July, Sydney
CPD - July 2014
Australia’s biggest event for the renewable energy and energy efficiency industry, Clean Energy Week 2014 (CEW2014) will be held in Sydney from Tuesday 22 July to Friday 25 July. CEW2014 events...
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REGISTER FREE: 2014 Solar Conference & Expo | Melbourne, 9 May
CPD - May 2014
Book your FREE ticket for Solar 2014 Conference & Expo. The 2014 Solar Conference & Expo is a world-class industry conference program on solar energy with three streams: ‘Industry and Policy’,...
Read MoreBBC News | 5 February 2014
CPD - February 2014
‘Is Australia falling out of love with solar power?’ Australia has the world’s largest number of homes with solar panels, but take-up is now falling after cuts to how much...
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