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Energy transmission delays are costing Australians

Nexa Advisory 2 mins read

We need to stick to the plan - delays to transmission builds are  costing Australians

A new report by Nexa Advisory reveals that delays in building energy transmission infrastructure will lead to higher electricity bills for both households and businesses, compromise energy reliability and jeopardise emissions reduction targets.  

CEO of Nexa Advisory, Stephanie Bashir, said: 'The factors contributing to the slow pace of  the energy transition are complex.’ 

'Nationally significant projects cannot languish in the purgatory of planning and regulatory processes that are not fit for purpose. We have to forge a way forward urgently, focused on accountability, coordination, and rigour. 

‘This research is about the here and now and getting the transition away from coal done in as orderly way as possible, so that it does not cost Australian families and businesses their financial future. 

Federal and State Governments must get back on track to achieving the Integrated System  Plan (ISP) through transparent policies which encourage collaboration with industry and  provide confidence to investors.  

The ISP will deliver transmission, renewable generation and storage required for affordable,  reliable and secure electricity to consumers. However continued transmission delays have  created uncertainty and led to a disorderly transition. 

Our research shows the cost impacts of the delays are most significant in New South Wales.  Residential consumers there could face up to $1,100 in additional costs if transmission  project delays continue at the average of three years observed in recent years. Small  businesses in New South Wales could also pay up to $7,716 a year more. This increases to  $24,124 with a seven-year delay. That means that transmission delays are also likely to have  broader knock-on inflationary impacts across the economy. 

Nexa Advisory is calling for national coordination and accountability to deliver the nation building transmission infrastructure required. This includes accountability on the delivery  dates firmed up in the Renewable Energy Target Agreements or other agreements such as  the Capacity Investment Scheme between the Federal and State governments; identifying and funding the cost of delays; and working with communities to build social licence, which  has been a key roadblock to timely development.  

 

Full report available here.  

Enquiries or interviews with Stephanie Bashir:

Stephanie Bashir, Principal, Nexa Advisory  

Email: stephaniebashir@nexaadvisory.com 

Phone: +61 402 060 120 

Vanessa Puli, Senior Communications Counsel  

Phone: +61 416623377 

Web: www.nexaadvisory.com.au


About us:

About Nexa Advisory 

Nexa is a full-service advisory firm. We work with public and private clients including  renewable energy developers, investors and climate impact philanthropists to help  accelerate efforts towards a clean energy transition.

We’ve been shaping the energy  industry for over 20 years. With a proven track record across policy creation, advocacy,  political risk assessment and project delivery, we’re holistic in our approach and deliver  solutions with commercial intent. 

The Nexa Advisory team is a collaboration of passionate energy specialists, all committed to  the successful transformation of Australia’s energy markets. It is focused on helping clients  grasp the opportunities the energy transformation will bring. We believe in an energy  industry where people are at the centre of every recommendation we make. This belief guides our approach to the challenges we solve, and the outcomes we create.

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