Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Labor are starting to say positive things about gas, which is welcomed.
Labor’s new party platform, released on Sunday, includes support for gas as a transition fuel.
“But they’ve got to put their money where their mouth is,” Mr Taylor told Sky News.
“Labor will talk about these things but when it comes to doing things it seems to be a lot harder.
“Certainly we welcome working with them on it.”
Energy Minister Angus Taylor launches $50 million fund for carbon capture projects
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MarMarch 2021 at 5:37am
Angus Taylor (right), Mark Rayson (left) and Marcus Dawe at the launch of the carbon capture and storage fund.
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The federal government has launched a $50 million fund to support the growth of carbon capture projects, which will include projects that reuse carbon dioxide emissions to make new products.
Key points:
The fund is open to all projects that capture carbon
Project that reuse CO2 will compete with those that store it
The Carbon Capture, Use and Storage fund was announced by Energy Minister Angus Taylor this morning in Newcastle at the pilot site for Mineral Carbonisation International (MCI).
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Energy Minister Angus Taylor spruiked the government’s Energy Efficiency Community Program for supporting community groups and businesses by allowing them to “invest in equipment and upgrades to reduce their energy bills and bring down emissions at the same time.”
Mr Taylor told the House the program builds on the 'Big stick' legislation which has been keeping energy company’s accountable.
“Report after report is telling us our plan is working,” Mr Taylor said.
“This is all about delivering Australians the affordable, reliable energy that they deserve at a critical time when we need them to be as competitive as possible, bringing down their energy bills as we bring down emissions.”
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