Peter Dutton's nuclear policy would see coal-fired power stations operating a lot longer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Peter Dutton's nuclear policy would see coal-fired power stations operating a lot longer

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A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050. The opposition has finally put in place the last piece of its controversial nuclear policy, with modelling claiming its alternative would come in substantially cheaper than Labor's transition path to net zero. "The Coalition's approach integrates zero-emissions nuclear energy alongside renewables and gas, delivering a total system cost significantly lower than Labor's. It would also require a change in the Labor's party platform, which says Labor will "prohibit the establishment of nuclear power plants and all other stages of the nuclear fuel cycle in Australia".

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Peter Dutton to revive Scott Morrison's 'gas-fired recovery' in election pledge to cut energy bills
3 months, 1 week ago

Peter Dutton to revive Scott Morrison's 'gas-fired recovery' in election pledge to cut energy bills

ABC  

The Coalition is preparing a pre-election package promising to dramatically increase the supply of domestic gas, including through softer regulations, to push down energy bills for households and businesses. Nuclear just the start Peter Dutton said gas "will be incredibly important" for the grid and insisted he is eager accelerate new projects such a Narrabri in NSW to ensure more …

The devil in the detail of Dutton's nuclear costings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The devil in the detail of Dutton's nuclear costings

ABC  

Peter Dutton has released the cost of his nuclear power plan. Coalition assumes less electricity, higher emissions First, the Coalition's $331 billion costing also assumes we will consume much less energy than it assumes under the Labor scenario. Coalition says nuclear option cheaper than renewables Photo shows Nuclear cooling towers Peter Dutton is today revealing long-awaited details of his nuclear …

Coalition unveils nuclear costings, assuming smaller economy and higher emissions
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition unveils nuclear costings, assuming smaller economy and higher emissions

ABC  

Peter Dutton's nuclear power proposal relies on a smaller economy and higher carbon emissions, and would cost more than $300 billion, according to his long-awaited costing. Dutton's nuclear plan to cost $331 billion Photo shows Peter Dutton speaks at a press conference The opposition has finally put in place the last piece of its controversial nuclear policy, with modelling claiming …

Internal Coalition fears Dutton nuclear plan will confirm no return to good old days of energy prices a decade ago
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Internal Coalition fears Dutton nuclear plan will confirm no return to good old days of energy prices a decade ago

ABC  

Peter Dutton will unveil politically risky costings for his nuclear power ambitions on Friday amid rumblings from within the Coalition that the high-cost plan will derail his political strategy of keeping pressure on Labor over cost-of-living and energy prices. The consultancy is understood to have costed Mr Dutton's plans to roll out large-scale nuclear across sites across the country, with …

Labor set up an inquiry to derail public support for Dutton's nuclear ambitions. Some now wonder whether it's backfiring
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Labor set up an inquiry to derail public support for Dutton's nuclear ambitions. Some now wonder whether it's backfiring

ABC  

The Coalition's most vociferous nuclear convert has made the most of his position on a Labor-dominated committee investigating Australia's energy future. The public is no closer to learning how much the Coalition's nuclear plan would cost, when it would have any impact on their ever-increasing power bills or whether they'd be built in time to replace the coal-fired power stations …

Peter Dutton cops backlash over push to build seven nuclear power stations in Australia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Peter Dutton cops backlash over push to build seven nuclear power stations in Australia

Daily Mail  

Aussies have hit back at plans to build nuclear power stations in the country as the Coalition ramps up its push to establish seven sites as part of its election promise. Wendy Farmer president of community group Voices of the Valley told a Parliamentary committee meeting in her area that 'Australia doesn't need nuclear power' The Loy Yang coal plant …

What nuclear power in the United States tells us about the Coalition's controversial energy policy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What nuclear power in the United States tells us about the Coalition's controversial energy policy

ABC  

As day dawns in the southern US state of Georgia, the first sunlight breaks through steam clouds billowing from the giant Alvin W. Vogtle nuclear plant. "Thank you for your service to our nation in providing this arsenal of clean power," Energy Department Secretary Jennifer Granholm said at the May opening ceremony for Vogtle's latest reactor. Four Corners travelled around …

Nuclear would add hundreds to power bills and leave half of energy needs unmet, reports claim
6 months, 1 week ago

Nuclear would add hundreds to power bills and leave half of energy needs unmet, reports claim

ABC  

Two reports have laid out the challenge for Peter Dutton to convince Australia to turn nuclear, spelling out the risk of supply shortfalls and increases of hundreds of dollars to power bills to do so. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says power bills would have to rise by about $665 per year on average to meet the …

Newspoll result: Why support for Labor and Coalition has DROPPED as margin for leaders as preferred Prime Minister is closest since election
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Newspoll result: Why support for Labor and Coalition has DROPPED as margin for leaders as preferred Prime Minister is closest since election

Daily Mail  

Support for both Labor and the Coalition has dropped as Aussies are divided over energy and climate change policy, including proposals for nuclear power plants. The primary vote for the major parties has taken a hit in recent weeks with the Coalition falling three points to 36 per cent while support for Labor slipped to 32 per cent after a …

Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan is a hit and miss proposal for Australia's young people
9 months ago

Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan is a hit and miss proposal for Australia's young people

ABC  

Liliah Dolbel, 17, is "a bit scared" about the idea of Australia producing nuclear power. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has proposed nuclear power as an alternative to renewables, saying it would be a smoother transition as reactors could be built at existing coal power stations. Honorary Associate Professor Tony Irwin, from the Australian National University, operated nuclear power plants in …

Peter Dutton claims nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor’s pursuit of renewable energy
9 months ago

Peter Dutton claims nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor’s pursuit of renewable energy

ABC  

In short: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has claimed his nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor's pursuit of renewable energy. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has claimed his nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor's pursuit of renewable energy. Assistant Climate Change and Energy Minister Jenny McAllister said Mr Dutton was making a baseless claim about the …

What happens to nuclear waste under Peter Dutton's Coalition plan to build seven nuclear power reactors?
9 months, 1 week ago

What happens to nuclear waste under Peter Dutton's Coalition plan to build seven nuclear power reactors?

ABC  

In short: Debate on Australia's nuclear future will need to include clear information on the transportation and storage of nuclear waste. Australia currently produces a relatively small amount of radioactive waste due to its limited nuclear industry, with just one reactor used for research and medical purposes, located at Lucas Heights in Sydney. Peter Dutton in announcing the Coalition's nuclear …

Australian opposition puts nation’s first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections
9 months, 1 week ago

Australian opposition puts nation’s first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s main opposition party on Wednesday announced plans to build Australia’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing the government’s policies for decarbonizing the economy with renewable energy sources including solar, wind turbines and green hydrogen would not work. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen accused the conservative opposition Liberal Party of serving Australia’s …

Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plan for Australia is never going to happen - but it will still dominate the election, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN
9 months, 1 week ago

Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plan for Australia is never going to happen - but it will still dominate the election, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN

Daily Mail  

The great nuclear debate can now begin in earnest. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced his plans to campaign for introducing nuclear power into Australia's energy mix at the next election. Even though the fact there is virtually no chance of Dutton's nuclear policy going live - because of the hurdles he has to overcome but can't - should reduce …

The Coalition's nuclear power plan misses one key component: the cost
9 months, 1 week ago

The Coalition's nuclear power plan misses one key component: the cost

ABC  

Whichever way you slice it, two major parties are taking a big gamble on the future. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has sought to directly link power price rises with the rollout of renewables, but building a fleet of nuclear power plants, from scratch, certainly won't come cheap either. The CSIRO has crunched the numbers and estimates building a large-scale nuclear …

Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants
9 months, 1 week ago

Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants

ABC  

In short: The Coalition has unveiled seven sites in five states where it proposes to build nuclear power plants if it is elected. The seven sites are: Tarong in Queensland, north-west of Brisbane Callide in Queensland, west of Gladstone Liddell in NSW, in the Hunter Valley Mount Piper in NSW, near Lithgow Port Augusta in SA Loy Yang in Victoria, …

Why has the Coalition gone nuclear? The facts you need to navigate the energy debate
9 months, 1 week ago

Why has the Coalition gone nuclear? The facts you need to navigate the energy debate

ABC  

Teased and speculated for more than two years, Peter Dutton has finally revealed his nuclear power policy. Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants Photo shows Seven Nuclear sites v.2 Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told his Coalition colleagues he will go to the next election promising to build seven nuclear power stations. Peter Dutton and Nationals leader …

There's more behind Peter Dutton backing nuclear energy than meets the eye, and that could spell trouble for Anthony Albanese
9 months, 1 week ago

There's more behind Peter Dutton backing nuclear energy than meets the eye, and that could spell trouble for Anthony Albanese

ABC  

It's been just over a month since the federal budget and, in that time, it has been Peter Dutton and the Coalition setting the terms of the debate in federal politics. And now we are back at the climate wars, with Dutton's declaration that a Coalition government would not honour the legislated commitment that Australia reduce greenhouse emissions by 43 …

Plan to cap gas and coal prices wins enough support to pass parliament
2 years, 3 months ago

Plan to cap gas and coal prices wins enough support to pass parliament

ABC  

An extraordinary plan to cap coal and gas prices in an attempt to rein in power bills next year has enough support to pass federal parliament, with the Greens committing to backing the proposal. Key points: Legislation to introduce power-price caps and energy-bill relief has enough support to pass parliament Parliament will be reconvened on Thursday to pass a cap …

Coal, fracking and nuclear: Imminent decisions on energy projects will set UK’s energy and climate course
2 years, 8 months ago

Coal, fracking and nuclear: Imminent decisions on energy projects will set UK’s energy and climate course

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A decision on planning permission for the mine in Cumbria is expected imminently, and will come immediately after the …

In the fraught field of energy policy, Scott Morrison is taking the middle ground
4 years, 6 months ago

In the fraught field of energy policy, Scott Morrison is taking the middle ground

ABC  

If Labor were threatening to build a power station, the Liberals would likely be screaming "socialists". Snowy 2.0 will speed coal's demise Photo shows Water is released from the Snowy Hydro scheme The Federal Government's hydroelectricity investments will enable renewable energy to completely replace coal-fired power. Morrison's middle course pragmatism Some see the government's big take-up of gas as a …

Power bills to fall in next two years as political stoush over coal continues
5 years, 1 month ago

Power bills to fall in next two years as political stoush over coal continues

ABC  

It might surprise you after years of spiralling price rises, but your electricity bill is set to fall. Key points: New figures from AEMO show the spot price for electricity fell almost 20 per cent in the last quarter of 2019 There have been periods when generators have had to pay to generate electricity, due to solar power flooding into …

Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is set to roll back the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, the Clean Power Plan that restricts greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. The Environmental Protect Agency announced late Monday that acting administrator Andrew Wheeler planned to brief the news media by telephone Tuesday on what the administration is …

Energy Market Operator warns coal must remain part of the mix for next 20 years
6 years, 8 months ago

Energy Market Operator warns coal must remain part of the mix for next 20 years

ABC  

The nation's energy operator has warned that coal must be part of Australia's energy mix for the next two decades, to ensure people's power bills do not skyrocket further. Key points: AEMO estimates 30 per cent of current coal resources will shut down over next 20 years Report does not recommend expanding coal-fired power generation beyond what already exists, but …

All coal power stations exceeding pollution limit will close by 2025, ministers confirm
7 years, 2 months ago

All coal power stations exceeding pollution limit will close by 2025, ministers confirm

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ministers said they would implement limits for the amount of carbon dioxide coal plants can emit from October 1 …

Business backs National Energy Guarantee, but Turnbull's plan unlikely to stop coal's demise
7 years, 5 months ago

Business backs National Energy Guarantee, but Turnbull's plan unlikely to stop coal's demise

ABC  

The electricity industry and big industrial users have welcomed the Federal Government's new energy plan, but warned pro-coal Coalition backbenchers they may not be getting what they bargained for. Key points: Three big electricity retailers say they welcome the Government's new energy plan Energy retailers say bipartisan support for the plan is needed to ensure investment in new power generation …

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