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Why cost “benefits” are struck from analysis of energy policies
Economic analysis conducted for governments on green energy and efficiency programs assume zero benefits. The asset values of incumbents emerge as major criteria.
Alan Pears

Jul 15, 2014

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Slash Australians’ power bills by beheading a duck at night
Solar has slashed demand for electricity during the day, but left evening peak power demand largely unchanged. That’s why we now need to behead a duck.
Alan Pears

Jun 23, 2014

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Billions axed in clean energy: renewable target is next
Billions of dollars of broken promises in the Abbott government’s first budget for low-emission and renewable energy programs. RET next.
Alan Pears

May 14, 2014

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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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