Tony Wood
Tony Wood is head of the energy program at the Grattan Institute.
Opinion
Electricity
Smaller, faster, stronger: how to keep the lights on as storms get more violent
The cost associated with putting transmission lines underground has been considered unjustified, but the violent storm that rocked Victoria may require a rethink.
- by Tony Wood
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Opinion
Energy
Winning compromise there for the taking on energy prices
The Albanese government has just delivered a masterclass on political compromise or created a self-inflicted major headache.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Victorian election
Andrews must deliver on SEC pledge, but what are the benefits?
If SEC 2.0 is going to deliver real benefits for Victorians, it should be as a state-owned corporation operating at arm’s length from ministers.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Victorian election
Biggest climate challenges lie ahead for Victorian election victors
There are opportunities in Victoria’s climate change transformation for whoever wins the state election, but what is needed is a comprehensive policy.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Bills
Government intervention to control energy prices now seems inevitable
The government has three key options to halt soaring prices for electricity and gas, and all of them have difficult consequences.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Gas
All Australians should share in record profits from overseas gas sales
If gas producers are making a windfall profit selling Australian gas overseas while Australians can’t afford to heat their homes, they should share the windfall so that those Australians don’t freeze this winter.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Glasgow summit
Net zero sum game: Morrison’s tech-based plan emits hope but lacks detail
The plan’s overreliance on unproven technology is a weakness.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Gas
Kurri Kurri decision an extraordinary intervention in market
This investment is not needed to maintain reliable electricity in NSW. And it will not lower prices.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Energy
Australia must take right path on power plant closures
The federal government should not give in to any temptation to directly intervene in the closure of Yallourn.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Climate policy
PM can build a legacy, or be our next leader lost on the climate war's battlefield
Scott Morrison needs to raise Australia's long-term emissions targets to be aligned with Liberal states and conservative governments overseas, writes the director of the Grattan Institute’s energy program, a former executive at Origin Energy.
- by Tony Wood
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