Andrew Stock, Author at RenewEconomy

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Institutions

To fix unequal rooftop solar benefits, there’s a better way than taxes
Rather than a solar tax, we should keep growing the solar pie, and improve benefit sharing through technologies like community batteries.
Andrew Stock

Aug 6, 2021

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Gas

Reality check from a former energy executive: Nothing about new gas stacks up today
Investing in new gas is a poor choice, risking stranded asset write-offs for shareholders and worsening climate change. I wouldn’t spend a cent on it.
Andrew Stock

Jun 23, 2021

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Coal

“Clean” King Coal – the emperor with no clothes
Any suggestion “clean coal” can deliver cheap reliable power should stand for what it is – a naked claim befitting an emperor with no clothes.
Andrew Stock

Jul 24, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Join the dots: Industry must push for higher NEG targets
NEG’s low-ball target for electricity means burden falls on other sectors, and makes no economic or engineering sense.
Andrew Stock

Jun 21, 2018

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Commentary

Powering a social licence failure: The National Energy Guarantee
The Coalition’s NEG – based on hastily prepared advice and zero engagement with the community – shows government has learnt nothing from the social licence issues that have plagued fossil fuel industry.
Andrew Stock

Oct 25, 2017

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How gas profited from S.A. market dominance, and blamed renewables
The gas industry profited enormously from electricity price spikes in South Australia. The media also played a role, using renewables as a scapegoat.
Andrew Stock

Aug 18, 2016

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Mythbusting: Electricity prices in South Australia
New report reveals that electricity price spikes in South Australia have reduced as renewable energy grows.
Andrew Stock

Aug 1, 2016

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