The 2026 ISP: Mapping Australia's energy future

Following the release of AEMO's 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP), AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman joins AEMO On Air to discuss the roadmap shaping Australia's energy future as electricity consumption continues to grow through electrification and ageing coal-fired power stations progressively retire.

In this episode, Daniel explains why the ISP continues to identify renewables, connected to networks, firmed by storage and backed by gas, as the lowest-cost pathway to maintaining a secure and reliable power system, while meeting government policy. He also explores how consumer energy resources are influencing long-term planning.

Hear how the ISP has evolved, what it means for industry, governments and consumers, and why timely investment across the whole energy system is critical to delivering reliable, low-cost electricity for Australians.

Read the full ISP report
Download the ISP explainer and view the ISP infographic
Access all the ISP appendices and associated supporting materials: AEMO | 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP)

Interviewer: Catie Low 

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