Some large energy users are worried that the National Energy Guarantee will give electricity retailers the upper hand in contract negotiations, but others say the concerns are unfounded.
A Footprint analysis of carbon credit projects, renewables investment and energy productivity initiatives shows NSW has snared the lion's share of ERF revenue, and Queensland is set to dominate large-scale solar.
Australia's Energy Market Operator has energy demand reduction contracts in place for summer that have a capacity equivalent to three-quarters of the power Hazelwood generated pre-closure.