Statement of Strategic Intent
The Australian Energy Council is the peak industry body for electricity and downstream natural gas businesses operating in the competitive wholesale and retail energy markets. AEC members generate and sell energy to 10 million homes and businesses and are major investors in renewable energy generation. The AEC supports reaching net-zero by 2050 as well as a 55 per cent emissions reduction target by 2035 and is committed to delivering the energy transition for the benefit of consumers.
Latest Analysis
2025 Another Year Full of Energy (Developments)
2025 has been another year in which energy-related issues have been front and centre. It ended with a flurry of announcements and releases, including a new Solar Sharer tariff proposed by the Federal Government and the release of the 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP) draft. Below we highlight some of the more notable developments over the past 12 months.
Integrated System Plan – What Should We Expect?
The release of an expert study of last year’s autumn wind drought in Australia by consultancy Global Power Energy[i] this week raised some questions about the approach used by the Australian Energy Market Operator’s in its 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP). The ISP has been subject to debate before. For example, there has previously been criticism that some of the ISP’s modelling assumes what amounts to “perfect foresight” of wind and solar output and demand[ii], rather than a series of inputs and assumptions. The ISP is produced every two years and with the draft of the next ISP (2026) due for release soon, it is useful to consider what it is and what it is not, along with what the ISP seeks to do.
Getting it right: How to make the “Solar Sharer” work for everyone
On paper, the government’s proposed "Solar Sharer Offer" (SSO) sounds like the kind of policy win that everyone should cheer for. The pitch is delightful: Australia has too much solar power in the middle of the day; the grid is literally overflowing with sunshine: let’s give households free energy during 11am and 2pm. But as the economist Milton Friedman famously warned, "There is no such thing as a free lunch." Here is a no-nonsense guide to making the SSO work.
Delivering Australia’s Energy Transition Affordably
This week the Australian Energy Council (AEC) launched its first ever CEO Survey - Delivering Australia’s Energy Transition Affordably - which has provided insights and perspectives from those involved in delivering the transition in Australia. The survey was formerly launched at the first of the AEC’s Connects networking events, which was held in Melbourne this week. Below are the remarks from the AEC’s Chief Executive Officer, Louisa Kinnear, about the survey, the task ahead and key areas of focus for the Council.
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Latest News
Implications for Competitive Market in Pricing Review
Limiting the ability of electricity retailers to offer incentives to new customers to sign up to better deals will have major implications for the competitive market, according to the peak body for retailers, the Australian Energy Council.
Latest Reports
Delivering Australia’s Energy Transition Affordably 
Affordability is the key to ensuring public confidence and ongoing community support for the energy transition, which is now delicately balanced, according to the Chief Executive Officers of Australia’s major energy companies. A survey of the CEOs - Delivering Australia’s energy transition affordably – highlights the challenges in meeting the country’s energy and emission ambitions.
Powering Ahead Progressing the SWIS Transition
The energy transition is afoot Australian as governments commit to reducing emissions from the electricity sector by transitioning away from legacy coal generation towards a mix of renewable energy, storage and peaking generation. Maintaining electricity system reliability, security and affordability through this transition requires proactive long-term planning to ensure enabling infrastructure is developed when and where needed. This report considers the West Australian transition and the risks from any delays.
AEC Emissions Reporting Guide
The AEC and the University of Adelaide have released an Emissions Reporting Guide to help the electricity sector prepare for AASB S2, aiming to standardise Scope 3 reporting, ensure accuracy, minimise double counting, and evolve with corporate climate disclosures.
AEC Scenario Analysis Practice Guide
To support AASB S2 readiness, the AEC and the University of Adelaide have developed a Scenario Analysis Practice Guide for the electricity sector, providing a framework to assess climate risks and opportunities, build analysis, test assumptions, and understand limitations.
Latest Submissions
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Submissions I PDF
Supplementary Submission on the Proposed Solar Sharer Offer (SSO)
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Submissions I PDF
Default market offer 2026-27 Issues Paper
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Submissions I PDF
Consultation on the Proposed Solar Sharer Offer (SSO)
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Submissions I PDF
Calculating the Cumulative Price - Consultation Paper
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