In a recent article published by the Australian Financial Review, Schneider Electric Director of Energy Markets Lisa Zembrodt explains how wholesale energy charges in Australia have plunged 50% in the past year. Companies whose contracts are about to expire in strong position to negotiate cut.
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Schneider Electric Backs Australian Energy Transition Initiative
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Australian Renewables: It’s Time for Companies to Lead the Way
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Special Market Update: Short-Term Energy Management in Australia
This special market update addresses some of the urgent actions companies should take in the short-term to effectively manage energy costs in today's challenging environment.
PPA Market Complexity: What’s Happening in PJM, Poland and Australia?
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2020 Global Energy Outlook: Australian Bushfires & Energy Impacts
In an update to our Global Energy outlook, Lisa Zembrodt, Director, Operations – Energy Markets (AUS) covers bushfire impacts on Australian energy markets, consumers and organizations.
A Healthy Bottom-Line Enables a Healthy Australia
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An Energy Fit Fitness Enterprise
For a major Australian fitness group, a warmup of aggressive energy procurement and a cool down on data management makes a complete energy strategy.
Q&A: How Can Australian Manufacturers Take on Efficiency?
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Energy-Smart Enterprise with Bluescope Steel
A major steel manufacturer created a resilient energy strategy, blasting with a rigorous energy portfolio review, then casting it with a flexible purchasing approach that includes solar energy.
Healthcare Group Increases Efficiency and Saves Money
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Calling All Australian Manufacturers: NSW Announces Efficiency Grant
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Corporate PPAs: The Collaborative Model
In this guide, Schneider Electric and Baker McKenzie set out best practices relevant to structuring and executing a collaborative corporate PPA.
Breaking the Cycle of Electricity Uncertainty in Australia
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Australia Grants and Rebates Update
There are a variety of current incentives available in Australia, which eligible businesses can use to drive the value of their energy efficiency programs. Learn more in our grants & rebates update.
BlueScope Steel Signs Landmark Renewable PPA in Australia
BlueScope Steel signed one of Australia’s largest corporate renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements. This renewable PPA allows the company to manage electricity costs and meet sustainability goals.
Australia’s NEG: What C&I Energy Buyers Need to Know
Australia's ESB has proposed a new policy that could have serious implications for large energy buyers. Get a better understanding of how the NEG will affect you.
5 Minutes with Brian Morris on Renewable PPAs in Australia
In an interview with EcoGeneration, Schneider Electric’s VP of Energy & Sustainability Services in Australia discusses why it’s important to help Australian businesses procure renewable PPAs.
A 5-Star Outcome: CBRE & NABERS
South Wharf Tower in Melbourne, Australia, has a 5-star NABERS rating thanks to the collaborative efforts of commerial-real-estate leader CBRE and Schneider Electric.
Australia Cleantech Cutsheet
An overview of the Cleantech & Renewables market opportunity for organizations in Australia
In Times of Australian Electricity Price Volatility, Renewables Prevail
A “perfect storm” of energy-impacting measures in the Australian power market is pushing companies to explore renewable opportunities.