The Weekly Dispatch: WEM alarm

In this edition of the Weekly Dispatch:

1.?????AEMO has released the WEM ESOO indicating a need for investment in capacity to meet the WEM reliability standard. The WA government has announced a 6 month delay to the Muja 6 coal plant to help address the shortfall.

2.?????The CER has resumed issuing carbon credits for Human Induced Regeneration projects.

3.?????The IEA has released a Coal Market Update showing coal demand hit a new record high in 2023. Prices have fallen around 70% from their 2022 highs.

4.?????Hawaiian Electric faces lawsuits claiming they are responsible for the recent fires.

5.?????The Inflation Reduction Act one year on.

6.?????Podcasts of the week: Catalyst on the challenges of accommodating load growth; Carbon Copy on the IRA.