Energy ministers power up renewables transition with new deal
The electricity market must now comply with a national objective to cut greenhouse emissions following a meeting of energy ministers in Canberra.
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The electricity market must now comply with a national objective to cut greenhouse emissions following a meeting of energy ministers in Canberra.
The TransGrid CEO said the Labor government’s initiative should facilitate investment in transmission to ease the transition to renewables.
As coal-fired power stations close down, there is a push for the renewables-rich state of Tasmania to become the ""Battery of the Nation"". The problem is, no one knows who will foot the multi-billion-dollar bill.
The Coalition has left Labor with a huge challenge - and an opportunity to convince voters that renewable energy is cheaper.
The Coalition has left Labor with a huge challenge - and an opportunity to convince voters that renewable energy is cheaper.