FACTSHEETS

2022-23 NPI Data

The following is an analysis of the 5-year trends in National Pollutant Inventory reports from the Commonwealth government. The slides are the aggregated NPI results from coal fired electricity generators across Australia.

Understanding Household Energy Bills and How to Go About Finding the Best Deals

Household energy bills are made up of several different components, with costs varying from state-to-state depending on things like the types of generation sources, the market size, the network area, and the state-based green schemes. Bills will also vary depending on the retailer and energy plan chosen. To understand energy power bills, it is important to understand what goes into them. This fact sheet details what makes up the typical energy bill and how you can reduce your energy costs. 

Extreme Weather and Electricity Supply

2021 – 2022 NPI Data

The following is an analysis of the 5 year trends in National Pollutant Inventory reports from the
Commonwealth government
The slides are the aggregated NPI results from coal fired electricity generators across Australia.

Statement of Strategic Intent

The Statement is a complimentary expansion on our existing net zero and interim emissions targets. It sets out clearly the AEC’s mission, focus and challenges in making the energy market transition. The centrepiece is an interactive Dashboard which shows the many interrelated elements of that transition.

Extreme weather and electricity supply

Heatwaves and extreme weather can mean higher electricity demand periods. The Australian Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia highlight how the power system manages additional risks on higher demand days.

Estimated Bills: What are they and how to avoid them?

You may be issued with an estimated bill if your meter couldn't be read. Here we detail what an 'estimated read' means, how to know if you've been issued an estimate, and how to avoid them.

Winter energy bills: Avoid a shock

This factsheet aims to help consumers use less energy and save money on their winter bills. It highlights the changes consumers can make at home, and also details the average costs for electricity and gas, based on location and season.

Helping you stay on track: Retail support during coronavirus

Are you, or someone you know, worried about upcoming electricity or gas bills? Learn how your energy retailer can help.

Home office energy savings

With more people now working from home, these energy efficiency tips offer practical advice that can help to cut your energy use and bills.

Tracking Australia’s emissions

Projections show that Australia is on track to meet its Paris target emissions reduction targets of 5 per cent below 2000 levels by 2020 and is targeting 26–28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.

Default market offers

A default offer is intended to be a cap on the price retailers are allowed to charge their customers currently on standing offers.

The renewable energy target

The Renewable Energy Target – or RET - is a legislated scheme designed to increase the market share of renewable energy generation technologies.

Western Australia

Western Australia has three major electricity networks that cover different regions of the state: The South West Interconnected System, North West Interconnected System and regional power.