Oakley Greenwood and International REC Standard Foundation Announce MOU

NEM Pricing Report

Retailer reliability obligation

In this note, Dr. Cau Thai shares some of his general observations about the independent audit of the bespoke firmness methodologies for non-standard qualifying contracts within the retailer reliability obligation mechanism.

BACK TO THE FUTURE

The label ‘back to the future’ has become more common as a description of the latest developments in the electricity sector. In the recent past it has been decided the current arrangements for investment in the NEM are not fit for purpose. Ministers have effectively killed off the option of a market wide capacity mechanism and are progressively taking control of design of its replacement. Processes…

Congratulations Rohan and Angus on Directorship

It is with great satisfaction that the Executive Directors of Oakley Greenwood welcome two of our leading staff, Rohan Harris and Angus Rich, as additional Executive Directors.

Local Use of System Tariffs Reconsidered

The Total Environment Centre (TEC) commissioned OGW to re-consider the applicability of a local use of system (LUoS) tariff for grid-side batteries operating in the low-voltage distribution network. We found that a much simpler and more economically efficient price signal would be provided by a cost-reflective tariff with two-way pricing that includes both charges and credits.

Australian Institute of Energy SA Community Batteries

Lance Hoch, Executive Director, presented to the Australian Institute of Energy SA on 10 November 2021. See the presentation and recording here.

Renewable Methane Manufacture

Jim Snow writes a 2 page article regarding the overwhelming case for Renewable Methane Manufacture

Australian Energy Week Conference May 2021

Lance Hoch, Executive Director and Alex Cruickshank, Principal Consultant at Oakley Greenwood recently presented on Demand Response in Melbourne for the Australian Energy Week Conference. View the presentation here.

Reformulating energy portfolio strategies for the transition towards the low carbon emission futures

Dr. Cau Thai, Principal Consultant of Oakley Greenwood shares his thoughts on why an energy market participant no matter how small or large needs to critically review and to reformulate their strategies to respond to changes in the energy industry as it transitions towards a decarbonised future. He also lists some initial questions to facilitate that strategy reformulation.

Renewable Methane – The Next Step

The case for renewable methane (eGas) inAustralia is very compelling. Review the full presentation and webinar here.

Renewable Methane Strategy and Roadmap for Australia

Jim Snow, Executive Director gave a paper at the Australian Hydrogen Forum 2020 outlining the compelling and priority case for a Renewable Methane Strategy and Roadmap for Australia, to complement the Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap. Read more here.