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The 2025 Gill Owen scholar, Dr Glen Currie, travelled to California to research the complex transition from gas to electricity, to see what lessons Australia can benefit from.

The rate of return, and associated parameters, must be set at the lowest possible level that can reliably attract investment.

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Media release: Australian households with solar and batteries could be missing out on significant savings from Virtual Power Plants, as energy companies struggle to earn the trust of consumers. Our new report shows why a consumer duty and fairer rewards are overdue.

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This will be one of the highest impact decisions for household energy bills in the coming years, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars. Find out about the Regulated Rate of Return, and why it matters.

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) plays a critical role as Victoria’s energy sector regulator, and the review of the ESC Act is an important opportunity to ensure the regulatory framework is fit for purpose as the energy sector evolves.

This submission responds to the Victorian Government's review of the regulatory approach to small business energy customers.

We strongly support the reforms in the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s draft determination and consultation paper regarding the proposed rule change requests by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).