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The latest thinking on energy management, regulation, and sustainability from the Utilizer team.

Gas distribution pipeline network infrastructure serving Australian homes and businessesAdvisory & Consulting

As Gas Usage Falls, Who Pays for the Pipes?

As households electrify, fewer users are left to fund Australia's gas pipelines. We look at who pays and what it means for your business.

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Gas-fired power station at dusk in Victoria supplying electricity during winter peak demandEnergy Explained

Gas-Fired Electricity Generation Surges - Victoria Uses Over 83% of Annual Forecast in Five Days

In just five days in June 2025, Victoria burned through 83% of its annual gas-fired generation forecast. We explain how it happened.

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Business advisor and client discussing sustainable energy strategy over financial chartsAdvisory & Consulting

How Energy Consultants Help Drive Smarter, More Sustainable Business Decisions

Energy consultants do more than review bills. See how expert guidance helps your business cut costs, manage risk and meet sustainability goals.

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Gas pipeline infrastructure stretching across the Australian landscape at sunsetAdvisory & Consulting

Gas Prices: Australia’s East–West Divide

East coast gas prices have tripled in a decade while the west stayed flat. We explore the divide and what it means for your business.

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Rooftop solar panels on a commercial building exporting power to the Victorian gridAdvisory & Consulting

Victoria’s Feed-In Tariff Deregulation: What It Means for Businesses with Solar

From 1 July 2025, Victoria removes its minimum solar feed-in tariff. Here's what deregulation means for businesses that export solar.

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Melbourne city skyline at dusk representing Victorian electricity pricing and the Default OfferAdvisory & Consulting

ESC Announces Victorian Default Offer 2025–26

The ESC has finalised the 2025–26 Victorian Default Offer. We unpack the drivers and what rising costs mean for multi-site businesses.

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Energy consultant reviewing usage data with a commercial business team in a meeting roomAdvisory & Consulting

Key Benefits of Partnering with an Energy Consultant

Partnering with an energy consultant can turn complexity into clarity. Discover how expert guidance helps your business cut costs and grow.

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Powerlines and a gas pipeline against an Australian sky representing the May 2025 energy marketMarket Wraps

Energy Market Update: May 2025

East Coast electricity and gas markets steadied through May 2025. We break down prices, policy shifts and what they mean for your business.

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High-voltage electricity transmission towers crossing the German countryside at duskAdvisory & Consulting

What Australia Can Learn from Germany’s Grid Fee Overhaul

Germany is overhauling how it charges for grid access. We unpack the reforms and what Australia can learn as it rethinks network pricing.

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Wind turbines and solar panels feeding Australia’s electricity grid at sunriseRenewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy Transition Update: Renewables Reach 43% of Grid

Renewables supplied a record 43% of NEM electricity in Q1 2025. Here is what the accelerating energy transition means for your costs and risk.

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Australian Parliament House in Canberra representing energy policy decisionsAdvisory & Consulting

Labor’s Re-Election: What it Means for Energy Policy

With Labor re-elected, we unpack what the second term means for gas, electricity reform and electrification — and how your business can prepare.

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Darkened city skyline during a widespread power blackout at duskEnergy Explained

Spain’s Wake-Up Call on Energy Resilience

Spain's major blackout is a warning for Australia. As renewables grow, we explore why grid stability and energy resilience matter more than ever.

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