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Frydenberg, IPA trolling renewables on ABC’s Q&A – again
The Coalition and IPA tag-team were at it again against renewables on Q&A. It’s disappointing enough that the country’s federal energy minister should have such a blind spot on new technology, but it appears to be a party-wide phenomenon. At least Catweazle was funny.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 20, 2018
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Markets
Frydenberg slapped down on Twitter after ignoring coal failure
Federal energy minister gets social media slap-down after ignoring coal plant failure in Tweet about Thursday’s power price spike.
Sophie Vorrath
Jan 19, 2018
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Storage
Why coal and gas plants should pay solar and storage for back-up
New report says coal plants vulnerable to failure in summer heatwaves should contract with solar and storage to provide “heat-safe” back-up. Meanwhile, Frydenberg launches Menzies report full of economic and ideological claptrap about renewables.
Giles Parkinson
Dec 1, 2017
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Solar
“Shame on you:” Frydenberg admits he doesn’t have rooftop solar
60 Minutes interview reveals Australia’s energy and environment minister has not installed rooftop solar at his family home – and why.
Sophie Vorrath
Oct 30, 2017
66
Coal
Coal rift? Coalition sends mixed message on new coal power
Federal treasurer says cheap new coal power a “myth”, federal energy minister says it must be considered – even if the market disagrees.
Sophie Vorrath
Aug 14, 2017
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Markets
Frydenberg says Zibelman “doing really great job” at AEMO
Frydenberg defends AEMO chief Audrey Zibelman from attacks by conservative commentators.
Giles Parkinson
Jul 19, 2017
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Policy & Planning
Coalition sets climate parameters, as two more quit key advisory body
Coalition publishes climate policy discussion paper amid CCA resignations, claims of right-wing, anti-science bias.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 24, 2017
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Weatherill tears strips off Frydenberg for renewables “trash talk”
SA premier and federal energy minister go toe to toe at battery storage trial launch, in first meeting since Coalition started bagging state’s renewable plans.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 16, 2017
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Coal
Frydenberg on blackouts: No mention of failing network, gas, software
Frydenberg blames blackouts on wind and solar, and attributes no blame to network faults, storms, dud software or failing gas plants.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 21, 2017
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Coal
Coalition ministers seek to railroad CEFC into backing “clean coal”
Turnbull government ministers rally to support PM’s vision of clean coal power generation in Australia, – financed by the CEFC.
Sophie Vorrath
Feb 2, 2017
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