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Kurt Winter

29 May 2021
5 minute read

Submission to Draft Distribution Annual Planning Report Template Consultation Paper

AGL made this submission in response to the Draft Distribution Annual Planning Report Template Consultation Paper.

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AGL Energy

31 December 2017
3 minute read

Review: AEMC Frequency Control Framework Review Issues Paper

AGL's recent submission on the AEMC Frequency Control Framework Review Issues Paper.

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AGL Energy

22 December 2017
5 minute read

Can you build a new coal-fired power station for less than a renewable, gas and storage mix?

AGL has developed a plan to use a mix of renewables, gas and storage to replace the energy produced by Liddell Power Station before its 2022...

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Kurt Winter

15 December 2017
2 minute read

Submission: Response to NSW Government's discussion paper on customer protections in a changing energy world

AGL's recent submission n response to NSW Government's discussion paper on customer protections in a changing energy world.

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Kurt Winter

11 December 2017
5 minute read

Submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Electric Vehicles 2017

AGL hosted its annual Investor Day yesterday, featuring presentations from members of AGL’s Executive Team. Find out more.

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AGL Energy

9 December 2017
5 minute read

Why an energy mix makes more sense than new coal

While carbon risk is a reality that every business needs to assess, the closure of Liddell Power Station and the selection of a mixture of energy...

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AGL Energy

28 November 2017
3 minute read

Submission: AEMC Draft Rule Determination National Electricity Amendment Rule 2017

AGL's recent submission on the AEMC Draft Rule Determination National Electricity Amendment Rule 2017.

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Gabby Sundstrom

10 November 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to the ESC's draft Guidance Note on the Payment Difficulties Framework

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the ‘yes’ result of Australia’s marriage equali survey today.

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Kurt Winter

8 November 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to National Electricity Amendment (Alternatives to grid-supplied network services) Rule 2017, Draft Rule Determination

AGL's recent submission in response to National Electricity Amendment (Alternatives to grid-supplied network services) Rule 2017, Draft Rule Determination.

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AGL Energy

8 November 2017
3 minute read

Submission: Gas Market Reform Group (GMRG) Consultation Paper

AGL's recent submission on the Gas Market Reform Group (GMRG) Consultation Paper on the day ahead auction of contracted but un-nominated capacity and reporting framework.

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AGL Energy

7 November 2017
2 minute read

Rehabilitating our assets

As outlined in our 2017 Sustainability Report, our approach to the rehabilitation of assets is guided by three underlying principles.

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Gabby Sundstrom

6 November 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to the NSW Government's changes to the NSW Social Code

AGL's recent submission in response to the NSW Government's changes to the NSW Social Code.

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Rosanna Vazey

1 November 2017
2 minute read

Employee engagement - creating a great place to work

AGL recognizes that maintaining a high level of employee engagement is key to attracting and retaining talented people and, ultimately, for the...

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Kurt Winter

31 October 2017
5 minute read

Submission in response to Contestability of energy services draft rule determination

AGL believes that the energy market transformation presents an important opportunity to empower customers to more fully participate in the broader energy market.

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AGL Energy

31 October 2017
3 minute read

Submission: AEMC Inertia Ancillary Services Market Consultation Paper

AGL's recent submission on the AEMC Inertia Ancillary Services Market Consultation Paper.

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AGL Energy

30 October 2017
3 minute read

Submission: AER's Approach to electricity wholesale market performance monitoring

AGL's recent submission on the AER's Approach to electricity wholesale market performance monitoring (discussion paper).

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Cathlin Thurbon

30 October 2017
6 minute read

Health and safety

At AGL, health and safety is central to everything that we do. In fact, ‘safety and beyond’ is one of our four core values.

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AGL Energy

18 October 2017
3 minute read

Submission: Victorian Government’s Five Minute Settlement Rule Change Order

AGL's recent submission on the Victorian Government’s Five Minute Settlement Rule Change Order.

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Aleks Smits

17 October 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to the AER’s demand management incentive scheme and allowance mechanism

AGL's recent submission in response to the AER’s demand management incentive scheme and allowance mechanism.

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AGL Energy

17 October 2017
3 minute read

Submission: AEMC Review of Regulatory Arrangements for Embedded Networks draft report

AGL's recent submission on the AEMC Review of Regulatory Arrangements for Embedded Networks draft report.

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Aleks Smits

13 October 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to the AEMC's 2017 Energy sector strategic priorities

AGL's recent submission in response to the AEMC's 2017 Energy sector strategic priorities.

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AGL Energy

12 October 2017
4 minute read

AGL's 20MW Demand Response project

ARENA and the Australian Energy Market Operator have joined forces with companies from across the energy sector to bring ten exciting projects from eight innovators, spanning New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

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AGL Energy

2 October 2017
4 minute read

Submission on ESB's Ministerial Power to make Rules

AGL's recent submission on the ESB's Ministerial Power to make Rules.

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AGL Energy

30 September 2017
3 minute read

Review: Technical Governance Standards Australia

AGL's recent submission on the Technical Governance Standards Australia.

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Kurt Winter

28 September 2017
3 minute read

Submission to the Review of the Carbon Farming Initiative Legislation and the Emissions Reduction Fund

AGL's recent submission to the Review of the Carbon Farming Initiative Legislation and the Emissions Reduction Fund.

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Cathlin Thurbon

20 September 2017
5 minute read

Responding to family and domestic violence

In recognition that individuals, organisations and communities must all play a role in changing the way we support people impacted by family and domestic violence, AGL’s integrated domestic violence policy supports our people and customers who are impacted by domestic violence.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

14 September 2017
7 minute read

FY17 sustainability report: energy prices and affordability

AGL’s FY17 Sustainability Report covers a range of matters of particular interest to our customers. One of these is energy prices and affordability.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

4 September 2017
6 minute read

Special report: social and economic inclusion

AGL has long recognised climate change as an issue that is likely to materially influence our operations by driving a fundamental change in the way Australians produce and consume energy.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

4 September 2017
3 minute read

Thriving Communities Partnership: AGL commits as Founding Partner

AGL is pleased to support the Thriving Communities Partnership (TCP) as a Founding Partner.

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AGL Energy

31 August 2017
3 minute read

Submission: Managing Power System Fault Levels Draft Determination

AGL's recent submission on the Managing Power System Fault Levels Draft Determination.

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AGL Energy

22 August 2017
3 minute read

Submission: AEMC’s Review into the scope of economic regulation applied to covered pipelines

AGL's recent submission on the AEMC’s Review into the scope of economic regulation applied to covered pipelines.

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Kurt Winter

15 August 2017
4 minute read

Submission to the Senate inquiry into the current and future impacts of climate change on housing, buildings and infrastructure

AGL's recent submission to the Senate inquiry into the current and future impacts of climate change on housing, buildings and infrastructure.

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Kurt Winter

15 August 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to the Electricity ring-fencing guideline 2017 amendment

AGL's recent submission in response to the Electricity ring-fencing guideline 2017 amendment.

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Kurt Winter

4 August 2017
4 minute read

Submission in response to Senate inquiry into the implications of climate change for Australia's national security

AGL's recent submission in response to Senate inquiry into the implications of climate change for Australia's national security.

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Kurt Winter

2 August 2017
4 minute read

Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities’ Inquiry into the Australian Government’s role in the development of cities

AGL's recent submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities’ Inquiry into the Australian Government’s role in the development of cities.

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Kurt Winter

1 August 2017
5 minute read

Submission in response to the Proposed Model Fuel Efficiency Standard for Light Vehicles

AGL's recent submission in response to the Proposed Model Fuel Efficiency Standard for Light Vehicles.

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Rosanna Vazey

21 July 2017
3 minute read

CDP - Climate Change Survey 2017 submission

On 30 June 2017 AGL submitted our 2017 CDP climate change survey response covering our operations in the 2015/2016 financial year.

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Kurt Winter

19 July 2017
5 minute read

Submission in response to National Electricity Amendment (Alternatives to grid-supplied network services) Rule 2017, Consultation Paper

AGL's recent submission in response to National Electricity Amendment (Alternatives to grid-supplied network services) Rule 2017, Consultation Paper.

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Tim Nelson

18 July 2017
8 minute read

Submission to ACCC inquiry

AGL's recent submission in response to the ACCC inquiry.

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Kurt Winter

11 July 2017
4 minute read

Submission to the Emissions Reduction Fund Crediting Period Extension Review

Find attached AGL's submission to the Emissions Reduction Fund Crediting Period Extension Review.

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Kurt Winter

4 July 2017
5 minute read

Submission in response to Distribution Market Model Draft Report

AGL's submission to the AEMC in response to Distribution Market Model Draft Report can be found here.

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Theo Comino

30 June 2017
7 minute read

Final Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

As businesses increasingly take action to address the effects of climate change on their day-to-day operations and long-term strategies, a growing number of investors are demanding better information on those actions.

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Kurt Winter

30 June 2017
4 minute read

Submission to the Essential Services Commission of Victoria New Draft Decision: Payment Difficulty Framework

AGL made this submission in response to the Essential Services Commission of Victoria Draft Decision on the Safety Net for Victoria Energy.

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Kurt Winter

21 June 2017
4 minute read

Submission on the CitiPower/Powercor ring-fencing waiver application

AGL's recent submission on the the CitiPower/Powercor ring-fencing waiver application.

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AGL Energy

16 June 2017
3 minute read

Metering Competition in Victoria deferred– Proposed Changes to the AMI Orders

The Department or Environment, Land, Water and Planning has published the summary of proposed changes to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

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Kurt Winter

9 June 2017
3 minute read

Submission on cost benefit analysis of options to collect and share information about small scale battery storage Consultation Paper

AGL made this submission in response to the cost benefit analysis of options to collect and share information about small scale battery storage (consultation paper).

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Kurt Winter

5 June 2017
3 minute read

Submission on replacement expenditure planning arrangements draft rule determination

In April 2017, the Australian Energy Market Commission released a draft rule determination that seeks to increase the transparency of network service provider decisions regarding investment in network assets.

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Tim Nelson

3 June 2017
7 minute read

How does the wholesale electricity market work?

As electricity demand increases in short-time periods (i.e. heat wave when everyone switches on their air conditioner), additional generation capacity must be brought online quickly but for relatively short periods of time.

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Rosanna Vazey

1 June 2017
5 minute read

AGL extends paid parental leave from 14 to 20 weeks

On the United Nations' Global Day of Parents, AGL today announced it will be extending paid parental leave from 14 weeks to a maximum of 20 weeks for employees who are the Primary Carer.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

25 May 2017
5 minute read

Submission to Review of the Victorian Declared Wholesale Gas Market

AGL made this submission in response to the Review of the Victorian Declared Wholesale Gas Market.

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Theo Comino

25 May 2017
7 minute read

The True Value of Corporate Volunteering

As part of AGL's corporate citizenship program, Energy For Life, we provide paid workdays for employees to volunteer their time and skills to a community group or cause of their choice.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

24 May 2017
3 minute read

Submission in response to the AEMC's Five Minute Settlement Directions Paper

AGL made this submission in response to the AEMC's Five Minute Settlement Directions Paper.

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AGL Energy

16 May 2017
4 minute read

AGL Submission to the AEMC's Review of Regulatory Arrangements for Embedded Networks

AGL's submission to the AEMC's Review of Regulatory Arrangements for Embedded Networks

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AGL Energy

11 May 2017
4 minute read

AGL submission to the 2017 Climate Policy Review

AGL has made a submission to the Federal Government 2017 review of climate policies.

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Marg Mitchell

1 May 2017
6 minute read

AGL signs on as West Coast Eagles Partner

AGL Energy Limited (AGL) last week reinforced its entrance to the Western Australian market by announcing a partnership agreement with the West Coast Eagles.

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AGL Energy

28 April 2017
5 minute read

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission's (ICRC) Draft Report

AGL made this submission in response to the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission's (ICRC) Draft Report.

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AGL Energy

28 April 2017
5 minute read

Inquiry into modernising Australia's Electricity grid

There are both opportunities and challenges associated with this inexorable transition which our submission explores in more detail.

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AGL Energy

27 April 2017
6 minute read

NSW energy security taskforce

AGL's submission seeks to address the focus areas of the NSW Taskforce by looking at three critical actions needed from Federal, State and Local governments.

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AGL Energy

17 March 2017
5 minutes read

Submission to the Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions

The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions was established by the Australian Government to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to addressing emissions from motor vehicles.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

3 March 2017
5 minute read

Submission to the Preliminary Report of the Independent Review into the Future Security of the NEM

Dr Alan Finkel presented the Preliminary Report of the Review to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Leaders’ Meeting on 9 December 2016.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

3 March 2017
7 minute read

Submission to 'contestability of energy services' rule change consultation

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is currently consulting on two related rule change proposals, one launched by the COAG Energy Council and the other by the Australian Energy Council.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

3 March 2017
5 minute read

Submission to the demand management incentive scheme and innovation allowance consultation

In January 2017, the AER published a Consultation Paper which set out a range of potential options for the design of both the scheme and innovation allowance.

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Tim Nelson

25 February 2017
5 minute read

Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry

AGL's response to the recent submission made to the Senate Select Committee into the Resilience of Electricity Infrastructure in a Warming World.

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AGL Energy

10 February 2017
3 minute read

AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm steps closer

AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm project manager, Evan Carless, said this was a very encouraging milestone for the project.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

6 February 2017
6 minute read

Submission on approach to review of electricity network economic regulation

Last week, AGL made this submission to an approach paper published by the AEMC setting out how it intends to conduct the task, the proposed information sources and the priority areas of focus for the 2017 report.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

23 January 2017
6 minute read

Submission to Distribution Market Model project

AGL's response to the recent submission to the AEMC in response to the Distribution Market Model project.

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Eleanor McCracken-Hewson

23 January 2017
4 minute read

Submission to Demand Side Participation Information Guidelines Issues Paper

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is consulting on the development of Demand Side Participation (DSP) Information Guidelines.

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AGL Energy

20 January 2017
5 minute read

Construction to begin at Silverton wind farm

Construction at AGL's 200 MW Silverton wind farm is now set to begin, after a successful sale into the Powering Australian Renewables Fund (PARF).

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AGL Energy

20 January 2017
7 minute read

Proudly Powering Diversity

AGL is proud to announce a new three year partnership with Midsumma to help shine the light on Victoria's diverse gender and sexuality communities.

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AGL Energy

12 January 2017
7 minute read

Silverton Wind Farm gets green light

In a major step forward for AGL's Silverton Wind Farm project, the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved the construction of the wind farm. The independent PAC approved AGL's Modification 3 application, which takes advantage of advancements in wind turbine technology, reducing the number of wind turbines required to be built.