We want hot coffee in the morning, a cool room in the middle of a warm day, and lights to read, cook and work at night. Precisely how we get these ‘energy services’ – whether through electricity generated at a faraway power station, from a local rooftop solar system or by a combination of both, is not on most people’s minds.
But it’s also important we get these ‘energy services’ at the most efficient cost possible.
Energy bills are already causing financial stress for many consumers, and energy prices are a key contributor to inflation. So when Australia plans its future energy system, consumers need confidence that decision-makers are considering all options.
As our nation’s energy needs grow, it becomes even more important that we know, then implement, the most cost-effective ways to get the energy we need.
Balancing the supply/demand equation
