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This explainer relates to the Major Facility Dashboard. For broader context, read the Introduction to Major Facility Emissions in Australia. The Safeguard Mechanism sets legislated emissions limits—called baselines—for Australia’s largest emitters. In general, baselines are calculated by multiplying a facility’s output by an emissions-intensity factor and fall by 4.9% annually. (Read more: DCCEEW) One exception is multi-year monitoring periods (MYMPs). Companies with excess emissions and a pla

This explainer relates to the Major Facility Dashboard. For broader context, read the Introduction to Major Facility Emissions in Australia. The Safeguard Mechanism sets legislated emissions limits—called baselines—for Australia’s largest emitters. In general, baselines are calculated by multiplying a facility’s output by an emissions-intensity factor and fall by 4.9% annually. (Read more: DCCEEW) One exception is trade-exposed facilities, which may receive tailored baselines to help maintain

This explainer accompanies the Major Facility Dashboard. Summary  * ‘Major facilities’ refer to Australia’s largest industrial facilities. These are known as ‘Safeguard facilities’ because they’re regulated under the Safeguard Mechanism—Australia’s policy for managing emissions at large-scale operations. * The Safeguard Mechanism is a law that sets emissions limits—called baselines—for Australia’s largest industrial facilities.  * Electricity facilities (shown in brown below) share a secto

This feature chart tells two stories: renewables are rising to dominate Australia’s National Electricity Market, and their output fluctuates with the seasons.

The most important metrics in energy data are gigawatt (GW) and gigawatt-hour (GWh). * Gigawatt (GW) is a measure of instantaneous power. Smaller units are watt (W), kilowatt (kW), and megawatt (MW). * Gigawatt-hour (GWh) is a measure of energy used or generated over time. Smaller units are watt-hour (Wh), kilowatt-hour (kWh) and megawatt-hour (MWh). Together, power and energy tell us the capacity of electricity systems and their ability to meet demand. A 1 GW power plant can produce 1 GW o

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