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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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Energy revolution or bloody war – it’s our choice
New energy models are hindered by giving incumbents excessive market power and blocking innovation. This will change, either through conflict or cooperation.
Alan Pears

Apr 20, 2013

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If I ran an electricity network…
Electricity network operators are the whipping boys of the industry, with some justification. How could they become part of the solution, and not the problem?
Alan Pears

Mar 27, 2013

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Four years of falling electricity demand: can this continue?
New technology means our estimates of electricity consumption are based on old ideas.
Alan Pears

Jan 21, 2013

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Gas: Is it really a low-emissions energy solution?
A recent study by climate specialist Tom Wigley has challenged the gas industry’s promotion of the fossil fuel as a panacea for greenhouse gas emissions.
Alan Pears

Nov 20, 2012

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Who will hold the balance of power on electricity?
Everyone knows power bills are increasing – but just exactly who is to blame? The Senate inquiry suggests utilities need to be pulled into line.
Alan Pears

Nov 6, 2012

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An electrifying inquiry could bring power sector to account
The energy industry has used its market power to block competitors and undermine outcomes that would have best served the public. And politicians have done little to stop it.
Alan Pears

Oct 19, 2012

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Adapt or die: How utilities will cope with technology change
As technology evolves, energy companies will need to evolve, or face extinction. The more they block emerging competitors, the more they encourage new solutions.
Alan Pears

Sep 17, 2012

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One small step for energy efficiency
The government’s proposed national framework for appliance efficiency is a major breakthrough – hopefully the first of many.
Alan Pears

Jul 9, 2012

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The carbon tax needn’t cost you
Saving $4 on weekly energy use will offset your energy-related carbon costs. Saving $10 weekly will offset all your carbon costs. And it’s not hard.
Alan Pears

Jun 27, 2012

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