Helping Australia to seize the extraordinary economic opportunities of the post–carbon world
Ross Garnaut
Director
Rod Sims
Chair
The Superpower Institute’s mission is to position Australia as a global leader in the post-carbon economy.
By harnessing the nation's abundant natural resources and mineral wealth, Australia can achieve economic prosperity and significantly reduce global emissions through the development and export of green, energy-intensive commodities.
If this opportunity is seized, we foresee a period of economic growth that surpasses the mining era, characterised by real wage growth, full employment, and a foundation for inclusive, multigenerational economic growth that will benefit communities across the nation.
Recent Updates
National Press Club Address: Realising Australia’s economic and climate opportunities
The Superpower Institute directors Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims present the plan to merge economic and climate policy and position Australia as a leader in the post-carbon economy.
Let’s improve the fossil fuels debate
Why east coast energy woes won’t hurt green industry plans
Unlocking green metals opportunities for a Future Made in Australia
Australia can prosper under international carbon prices
Nuclear discussion must be based on latest economic facts: Sims
Renewables vs. nuclear: the facts point to one clear winner
Apparent underreporting of methane shows we need better reporting at source and verification
What Rod Sims’ embrace of energy superpower idea means for Australia
Former ACCC boss calls for independent review of National Electricity Market
Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Consultation Paper
National Emissions Monitoring Roadmap
Open Data Projects
Ensuring an effective transition to a zero-carbon economy requires transparent and accessible energy and emissions data. Committed to this necessity, the Superpower Institute developed the Open Accessible Auditable Data (OAAD) framework.
Tracking Australia's electricity transition
Open Electricity enhances public access to National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) data, aiming to improve energy literacy and facilitate informed discussions on Australia’s energy transition for the long-term benefit of consumers.
Measuring Australia’s methane emissions
Open Methane is a free, open-source platform for detecting, measuring and locating Australia’s methane emissions. Utilising satellite observations and environmental modelling, it provides an up-to-date, content-scale view of methane emissions across Australia.
