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30 reasons to question the National Energy Guarantee. And it’s not just politics
The Coalition’s proposed National Energy Guarantee is not a policy at all, just the idea of one. And attractive as it may be on a notional level, it is a long way short of being “workable” or even remotely effective. Here are 30 reasons why it should be approached with caution.
Giles Parkinson
Oct 23, 2017
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Renewables
Why the NEG could be a “terrible outcome” for renewables
NEG design could have immediate impact on large-scale renewable energy projects, particularly those looking to by-pass control of big gen-tailers” and go “merchant”.
Sophie Vorrath
Oct 23, 2017
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Commentary
Investor confidence could be smashed without additional detail
This plan to provide a plan is almost the worst outcome possible for investment certainty. If more detail doesn’t emerge soon, it could be as bad for renewables as the Abbott years.
Oliver Yates
Oct 23, 2017
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Renewables
How can we overcome Australia’s renewable energy policy deadlock?
Despite federal government inertia, there is the potential for industry and community to influence the direction of energy policy. Here’s how it might be done.
Genevieve Simpson
Sep 15, 2017
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Could Turnbull succeed where Abbott failed, and kill large scale wind and solar?
Federal government has trampled over several key Finkel measures it supposedly has adopted. But as experts plead with Coalition to allow AEMO and Energy Security Board to get on with job, Turnbull may deliver Abbott’s wish, and kill new renewable projects.
Giles Parkinson
Sep 13, 2017
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Graph of the Day: States lead on renewables, but who leads the states?
Climate Council ranks state efforts on renewables and climate targets as they race to fill the federal government void.
Sophie Vorrath
Aug 31, 2017
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Is Australia smart enough to be the lucky country?
Australia is lucky enough to have some of the best energy resources in the entire world. But despite our natural advantages power prices have more than doubled in a decade.
Kane Thornton
Jul 18, 2017
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Renewables
Queensland fast-tracks auction for 400MW renewables, energy storage
Queensland govt reasserts commitment to 50% RET, and its independence from federal government, with $1.6bn plan.
Sophie Vorrath
Jun 5, 2017
7
Renewables
Renewable energy investment is booming but there are clouds ahead
It is now clear there are enough projects ready to go to sail past the 2020 renewable energy target. But just because we can doesn’t mean that we will. There are still some major hurdles.
Tristan Edis
May 25, 2017
5
Coalition attempts to rewrite history on support for wind, solar and RET
The Coalition is again feigning selective amnesia about the country’s climate and clean energy policies, and the party’s key role in delivering rising prices and a weakening, less stable electricity system. History tells another story.
Giles Parkinson
May 15, 2017
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Voters say Turnbull “too slow” on renewables, support state RETs
New poll reveals most people – including Coalition voters – not buying Turnbull govt anti-renewables rhetoric, want more ambitious action.
Sophie Vorrath
Apr 10, 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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