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9 reasons why renewables can’t be blamed for soaring energy bills
Consumers would be better served if the government removed price distortions that protect incumbent utilities rather than attacking renewable energy.
Alan Pears

May 12, 2014

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Energy-smart appliances cut Australian power bills by billions
The value of energy saved in Australia last year alone was around A$3.2 billion. Of this, some A$2.7 billion was saved by households.
Alan Pears

Apr 23, 2014

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Who will be first to offer easy-to-add-on storage for solar?
Thousands of households with rooftop solar PV are getting only 8-10c/kWh for exports, while paying up to 30-50c for energy in peak periods.
Alan Pears

Apr 1, 2014

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Time to end “age of entitlement” for energy incumbents
If regulators focus only on the “entitlements” of incumbents, solar PV owners might be better off throwing lead over the fence to the neighbour.
Alan Pears

Mar 27, 2014

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When will Australians finally stop wasting our energy?
We take it for granted that we’ll have affordable power and fuel for as long as we want them.
Alan Pears

Jan 31, 2014

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Why we need better energy policy – and a carbon price
Even buying a fridge is hard without right energy policy settings; the AEMC’s contempt for 2 million voters; and why a thin pipe will help.
Alan Pears

Dec 12, 2013

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Direct action vs carbon pricing: We can have it all
We should not be debating a choice between direct action and carbon pricing: we need both, but with credible, well-designed mechanisms.
Alan Pears

Nov 12, 2013

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Andrew Bolt, damned statistics, and climate change
Andrew Bolt has made mileage from graphs purporting to show limited warming. Shift the graph a year earlier, and it tells different story.
Alan Pears

Nov 11, 2013

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Why should consumers pay for poles and wires welfare?
The Productivity Commission fights against protection in all other industries—why not in electricity?
Alan Pears

Sep 23, 2013

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Where to for energy policy under a Coalition government?
With electricity prices, renewable energy, climate change, uranium exports all to consider. What does the Coalition plan to do about our energy future?
Alan Pears

Sep 17, 2013

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From fixed price to ETS: the complications of reducing emissions
Kevin Rudd’s plan to bring forward the internationally linked ETS might be a smart political move, but it complicates progress on reducing emissions.
Alan Pears

Jul 16, 2013

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Australia’s costly energy inefficiency
The IEA’s belief that energy efficiency is key to carbon abatement is not reflected in recent Australian reviews. It’s an oversight that will cost us.
Alan Pears

Jun 21, 2013

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