Ben Rose, Author at Renew Economy

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Commentary

More gas is not needed in push for high renewables, but we need to get cracking with wind and transmission
Contrary to Opposition claims, renewable energy is exerting downward pressure on residential electricity prices.
Ben Rose

Apr 21, 2025

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Commentary

Big cars, red meat, household gas: Consumers still have crucial role to play in cutting emissions
By changing their consumption habits, average Australians can reduce their carbon footprints by 75%. And if they do, net zero by 2050 might not be a dream.
Ben Rose

Jun 21, 2024

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Commentary

Coalition nuclear plan would force consumers to wait 20 years longer for 30% higher electricity bills
Wind and solar, coupled with batteries and pumped hydro deliver the lowest cost transition. Nuclear would be slower and vastly more expensive, modelling shows.
Ben Rose

Apr 11, 2024

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Climate

If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker
Adding a price on mortality caused by carbon emissions might help change consumption patterns for items such as red meat and 4WDs. Smoking laws provide a template.
Ben Rose

Mar 27, 2024

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Consumers would enjoy lower electricity costs with a faster exit from coal
Consumers would enjoy lower prices with a faster switch to renewables, but in W.A. the state Labor government is not listening.
Ben Rose

Apr 21, 2022

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McGowan government sees gas as WA’s future electricity source
WA is the most affluent and highest per capita carbon emitting state in the world. Its failure to cut emissions will be multiplied by others who will not act because Australia refuses to.
Ben Rose

Apr 5, 2021

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WA’s “go slow” and “go fast” energy transition plans need proper modelling
It’s an exciting time for energy policy in Western Australia, but neither side has given clear answers to some crucial questions.
Ben Rose

Feb 26, 2021

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Policy & Planning

How the WA Libs shook off climate denialism to trump Labor on clean energy
Modelling shows the WA Liberals ambitious plans for 100 per cent renewables by 2030 will deliver bigger savings than Labor’s cautious transition plans.
Ben Rose

Feb 12, 2021

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Coal

Fast transition to renewables would be cheaper and reduce coal ramping risks
Modelling shows that a faster transition to a high renewables grid would be cheaper and more efficient than a slow transition.
Ben Rose

Jun 18, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

WA grid could reach 85% renewables – and cheaper than ‘clean coal’
Repowering WA’s South West Integrated System grid with renewables would not increase the wholesale electricity price, new modelling shows.
Ben Rose

Sep 8, 2017

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Pumped hydro: Storage solution for a renewable energy future
Pumped ocean storage hydropower is not only cost effective, it holds the most potential for large-scale dispatchable renewable power.
Ben Rose

Apr 16, 2013

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