Tony Wood
@tonyrwood.bsky.social
Senior Fellow, Energy & Climate Change at Grattan Institute
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💡 Cheaper energy bills AND reduced emissions?
Our new report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal gov't to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households.
Here’s how: buff.ly/9UPN4ub
Our new report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal gov't to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households.
Here’s how: buff.ly/9UPN4ub
October 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
💡 Cheaper energy bills AND reduced emissions?
Our new report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal gov't to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households.
Here’s how: buff.ly/9UPN4ub
Our new report finds that Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal gov't to cut emissions in the electricity sector without hurting households.
Here’s how: buff.ly/9UPN4ub
The hard work of giving Australians a view into a future world of unchecked climate changes has been done by the Australia Climate Service. It reinforces the current world of floods and fires for many Australians. We must act on the science and the facts - www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
National Climate Risk Assessment
Learn about Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment.
www.acs.gov.au
September 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The hard work of giving Australians a view into a future world of unchecked climate changes has been done by the Australia Climate Service. It reinforces the current world of floods and fires for many Australians. We must act on the science and the facts - www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
The National Electricity Market is no longer supporting effective investment in reliable electricity supply. The draft review, published today, shows how to fix it. There’s a lot to like and the work to embrace its recommendations begins today.
www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/marke...
www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/marke...
www.dcceew.gov.au
August 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The National Electricity Market is no longer supporting effective investment in reliable electricity supply. The draft review, published today, shows how to fix it. There’s a lot to like and the work to embrace its recommendations begins today.
www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/marke...
www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/marke...
Good industry policy is needed to navigate the transition to net zero effectively. Bad industry policy is fraught with rent seeking. The Future Made in Australia provides the basis for the former but it needs to applied rigorously:
grattan.edu.au/news/beware-...
grattan.edu.au/news/beware-...
Beware the classic industry policy trap - Grattan Institute
We worry about the government ‘picking winners’. But the bigger worry is losers picking the government.
grattan.edu.au
July 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Good industry policy is needed to navigate the transition to net zero effectively. Bad industry policy is fraught with rent seeking. The Future Made in Australia provides the basis for the former but it needs to applied rigorously:
grattan.edu.au/news/beware-...
grattan.edu.au/news/beware-...
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake.
Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol
Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol
June 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake.
Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol
Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol
The proposal for Santos to be foreign-owned will test Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Australia’s national interests. It would be easier if we had a clear policy strategy on the future role of gas in the Australian economy:
grattan.edu.au/news/chalmer...
grattan.edu.au/news/chalmer...
Chalmers’ big gas decision looms - Grattan Institute
It may come down to the Treasurer’s judgment on one key question.
grattan.edu.au
June 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The proposal for Santos to be foreign-owned will test Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Australia’s national interests. It would be easier if we had a clear policy strategy on the future role of gas in the Australian economy:
grattan.edu.au/news/chalmer...
grattan.edu.au/news/chalmer...
I am looking forward to a great energy conference at Noosa next week. Great fellow presenters including Matt Kean and Tim Buckley. And perfect weather:
www.noosapec.com
www.noosapec.com
Noosa Power and Energy Conference 2025 | Driving Australia's Energy Transition
Join industry leaders at the Noosa Power and Energy Conference 2025. Explore critical energy transition topics, from renewable energy to AI in the energy sector. Hosted by Cleantech Network at Peppers...
www.noosapec.com
June 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I am looking forward to a great energy conference at Noosa next week. Great fellow presenters including Matt Kean and Tim Buckley. And perfect weather:
www.noosapec.com
www.noosapec.com
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We're thrilled to announce that @reevealison.bsky.social has been promoted to the position of Director of Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Program.
@tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.
@tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.
June 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM
We're thrilled to announce that @reevealison.bsky.social has been promoted to the position of Director of Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Program.
@tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.
@tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.
The government’s recent decision on Woodside’s Northwest Shelf gas project suggest it needs to overhaul its future gas strategy: grattan.edu.au/news/labor-n...
Labor needs a gas policy - Grattan Institute
It shouldn’t leave the field to those who insist we should stop all gas now, and those who argue gas will be around for many decades yet.
grattan.edu.au
June 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The government’s recent decision on Woodside’s Northwest Shelf gas project suggest it needs to overhaul its future gas strategy: grattan.edu.au/news/labor-n...
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Australia is at a fork in the road of energy and climate policy.
Here’s four things the Albanese government should do in its second term. #auspol buff.ly/KezKN3S @tonyrwood.bsky.social
Here’s four things the Albanese government should do in its second term. #auspol buff.ly/KezKN3S @tonyrwood.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Australia is at a fork in the road of energy and climate policy.
Here’s four things the Albanese government should do in its second term. #auspol buff.ly/KezKN3S @tonyrwood.bsky.social
Here’s four things the Albanese government should do in its second term. #auspol buff.ly/KezKN3S @tonyrwood.bsky.social
Second-term Labor government has a strong mandate to implement a critical policy program on Energy and Climate Change. Grattan’s Orange Book sets out the key issues: grattan.edu.au/report/orang...
Orange Book 2025: Policy priorities for the federal government - Grattan Institute
Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity – provided our political leaders confront five long-standing domestic policy challenges.
grattan.edu.au
May 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Second-term Labor government has a strong mandate to implement a critical policy program on Energy and Climate Change. Grattan’s Orange Book sets out the key issues: grattan.edu.au/report/orang...
Privileged to be on an ABC panel chaired by Ali Moore to discuss critical energy policy issues ahead of the federal election: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
ABC energy forum: Your Say - Powering Australia - ABC listen
We asked the experts to break down the major parties’ policies around Australia’s energy transition and cutting the cost of your power bills at a special live forum.
www.abc.net.au
April 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Privileged to be on an ABC panel chaired by Ali Moore to discuss critical energy policy issues ahead of the federal election: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
The federal Opposition is right to focus on gas. We have multiple problems - looming shortfalls, climate emissions, and high prices. But “Drill and reserve” falls way short. We need a real Future Gas Strategy - what is the role of gas over the next 20-30 years?
March 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The federal Opposition is right to focus on gas. We have multiple problems - looming shortfalls, climate emissions, and high prices. But “Drill and reserve” falls way short. We need a real Future Gas Strategy - what is the role of gas over the next 20-30 years?
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M'colleague @tonyrwood.bsky.social and other sensible people on why "flooding the market with gas" is a furphy.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Coalition wants to fast-track gas approvals. But how quickly could it be done and would it lower prices?
Coalition’s pledges to increase supply and thereby reduce energy prices for Australians are eye-catching – but do they stack up?
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
M'colleague @tonyrwood.bsky.social and other sensible people on why "flooding the market with gas" is a furphy.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Power prices are set to rise again, even though renewables now account for 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid. But why? Aren't renewables meant to be cheap?
@tonyrwood.bsky.social explains why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. buff.ly/hjPvNFV
@tonyrwood.bsky.social explains why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. buff.ly/hjPvNFV
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Power prices are set to rise again, even though renewables now account for 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid. But why? Aren't renewables meant to be cheap?
@tonyrwood.bsky.social explains why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. buff.ly/hjPvNFV
@tonyrwood.bsky.social explains why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. buff.ly/hjPvNFV
The question you should ask but don’t expect a simple answer: theconversation.com/renewables-a...
Renewables are cheap. So why isn’t your power bill falling?
Solar and wind farms make power very cheaply. But power bills are still climbing because we underestimated other costs, from transmission to storage.
theconversation.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The question you should ask but don’t expect a simple answer: theconversation.com/renewables-a...
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Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity.
But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges.
Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol
But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges.
Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol
March 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity.
But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges.
Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol
But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges.
Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol
Next week we will launch Grattan’s Orange Book 2025 - what the next federal government should do - at the NSW State Library. Should be a great event. grattan.edu.au/event/electi...
Election special: Policy priorities for the next government - Grattan Institute
In this special Grattan Institute event, our experts will discuss the big new ideas Australia needs, and the necessary but difficult reforms where we should stay the course.
grattan.edu.au
March 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Next week we will launch Grattan’s Orange Book 2025 - what the next federal government should do - at the NSW State Library. Should be a great event. grattan.edu.au/event/electi...