Future of Renewables In Australia

This is hard to pin down as there are a wide range of opinions expressed as fact or policy between ands within the Liberal and National Party MPs. No definitive plan or policy has been announced.

• Dutton claims renewables are "wrecking the economy".

• Dutton claims the renewables rollout will cost $1 trillion.

• Littleproud claims they are "filthy" and there will be a cap on renewables rollout.

• Dutton says there is no cap.

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Some problems this approach may cause Australia.

• Gas useage must ramp up up replace a reduced renewables rollout.

• The life of coal-fired power stations needed to be extended until nuclear comes on board.

• The higher cost of gas and coal generation must increase electricity prices.

• Damages investor confidence in long-term Government planning in Australia.

• Does nothing for the 83% of our emissions coming from outside the electricity sector.

• Kills off the new jobs bonanza flowing from renewable energy sector projects underway.

Some questions for Liberal and national MPs. Caution: may make them squirm or prevaricate.

• What evidence are you relying on when you claim "renewables are wrecking the economy"?

• Why are you claiming a renewables cost of $1 trillion when AEMO puts the figure at $120 billion?

• What percentage of energy in 250 will come from renewables? Nuclear? Fossil Fuels??

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Here are some reality- and science-based reports you should consider. Each has a 2-3 page executive summary which should give you a good introduction to their subject.

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