Johanna Bowyer, Author at Renew Economy

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Commentary

What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them?
New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around.
Johanna Bowyer

Mar 25, 2025

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Commentary

Eraring extension could be a cost of living and pollution disaster – and not just from emissions
Extending Eraring has not been adequately justified. Meanwhile, the cost could be significant and so could the extra damage to the environment.
Johanna Bowyer

May 2, 2024

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Why using a capacity mechanism to prop up coal and gas generators is a really bad idea
Paying generators for available capacity could lock in higher emissions, deter new entrants and add substantially to already high household power bills.
Johanna Bowyer

Jun 24, 2022

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ERF changes means taxpayers will have to fork out to meet even modest emissions targets
ERF changes mean government could be up to 112 million tonnes of CO2-e behind on its emissions reduction task, facing further financial and climate risk.
Johanna Bowyer

Mar 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

More clean energy will insulate against rising coal, oil and gas prices
Economic recovery should be fuelled by renewables, not fossil fuels.
Johanna Bowyer

Nov 3, 2021

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ESB’s capacity payments for coal and gas may cost $3.2 billion a year. Guess who pays
The ESB’s unnecessary capacity payments for fossil fuel generators could cost $3.2 billion a year, and consumers will pay.
Johanna Bowyer

Jul 30, 2021

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Energy Security Board reforms need to be ambitious to secure a low emissions future
An ambitious approach to managing thermal plant exits could deliver reliability ensuring emissions are reduced within a reasonable timeframe.
Johanna Bowyer

Jan 13, 2021

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