Rick McElhinney, Author at Renew Economy

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Pumped hydro is vital to the future grid. So why does gas exploration get all the tax benefits?
When gas companies drill a dry hole, the tax system shares the loss; when pumped hydro companies drill a dry hole, they carry the cost alone.
Rick McElhinney

Feb 8, 2026

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Tomago and beyond: Why Australia will celebrate Snowy 2.0 – someday
Snowy 2.0 is a century-scale asset in a world built on short cycles. It will continue operating long after today’s battery farms have been replaced many times
Rick McElhinney

Nov 30, 2025

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