
As the NEM Review lands, attention rightly turns to system-level settings. But much of the commercial change shaping renewable and firming supply is already unfolding inside over-the-counter (OTC) energy markets. This article sets out what’s already shifting commercially in a market under review.

CORE Markets has again been recognised in Environmental Finance’s Environmental Market Rankings, receiving multiple awards in the 2026 survey of global environmental market participants.

Quarter 4 of 2025 marked another important period of adjustment for Australia’s ACCU market. While near‑term activity continued to be shaped by compliance cycles and existing supply, longer‑term signals around demand growth, supply development and price formation are becoming clearer.

Structural shifts in how energy is valued across the day are reshaping renewable project configuration and offtake strategy. For developers, buyers and investors, understanding the growing role of hybrid assets is becoming increasingly important to navigating today’s offtake market.

The latest edition of our monthly Australian Energy & Environmental Market Update is now available. Keep reading for energy and environmental price movements, policy updates and other news.

The latest edition of our monthly Australian Energy & Environmental Market Update is now available. Keep reading for energy and environmental price movements, policy updates and other news.

As the NEM Review lands, attention rightly turns to system-level settings. But much of the commercial change shaping renewable and firming supply is already unfolding inside over-the-counter (OTC) energy markets. This article sets out what’s already shifting commercially in a market under review.