In it's proposal to the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Federal Opposition, the Energy Policy Institute of Australia calls for the establishment of an independent National Energy Commission to integrate its energy and energy-related climate policies.
It is the view of the Institute that Australia's existing energy and climate policies and measures are in disarray. They lack any unity of purpose and they lack any enabling mechanism to work towards any unity of purpose. Because of this, they do not enjoy an adequate level of industry or comunity trust.
Australia's lack of policy integration cuases inefficiency, it damages the nation's investment reputation and it diminishes the national's international competitiveness.
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"Australia Facing Decarbonisation: Policies, Technologies, Timing and Costs"
This international briefing will provide an insight into Australia’s potential role in addressing global decarbonisation goals and may have a bearing on the future energy security of Australia. International keynotes will join Australian Panelists from the Renewables, Coal, Gas and Nuclear sectors for lively debate.
Registration to this event also includes complimentary admission to a follow up Roundtable on "System Costs of Decarbonisation" with the William Magwood, Director General, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) on Thursday 28 February in Sydney. (Information in brochure below)
Location: Sydney
Date: Friday 22 February 2019 - 2pm to 5.30pm followed by a reception to 7pm
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Policy Paper 2/19 "One judgment brings upheaval for energy and climate policy in Australia"
Author: Robert Pritchard, Executive Director, EPIA
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Policy Paper 1/19 "Why no Energy Policy?"
Author: John McDonnell, Principal, McDonnell Policy Analysis
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Public Policy Papers: A compendium of Key Points (to February 2019)
Since May 2013 the Institute has published 23 Public Policy Papers.
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Since May 2013 the Institute has published twelve Public Policy Papers.
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The ESB’s Alarming Report on the ‘Health of the National Electricity Market"
Author: Robert Pritchard, Executive Director, EPIA
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Submission to the Department of the Environment and Energy on its Public Consultation Paper:
“Underwriting New Generation Investments.” (October 2018)
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Policy Research Note: "The Likely Viability of Nuclear Power in Australia"
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A Preliminary Commentary on the Collapse of the National Energy Guarantee
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The Institute’s submission to the COAG Energy Council, August 2016.