Economists criticise nuclear modelling
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Economists criticise nuclear modelling

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Samantha Donovan: Economists are assessing the nuclear policy costings released by the Coalition today. David Estcourt: Economists have been waiting to see the financial modelling done by Frontier Economics to shed some light on the Coalition's big nuclear plans. David Estcourt: John Quiggin says the savings Frontier Economics have found in its modelling are probably caused by the Coalition's plan to slow down the rollout of renewables. David Estcourt: Professor Maria Rost Rublee from Melbourne University says there's another problem with the Coalition's costings for its nuclear policy. David Estcourt: Most concerning for Maria Rost Rublee is that the report does not address so-called soft costs like community consultation.

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Deciding who is right in nuclear debate depends on your assumptions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Deciding who is right in nuclear debate depends on your assumptions

ABC  

When it comes to energy indecision, we're the main contenders for Olympic gold. While Opposition Leader Peter Dutton doesn't attack the science behind climate change, he's proposed an entirely new way of reducing or even eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from our power generation. The devil in the detail of Dutton's nuclear costings Photo shows TN Digi Nuclear Vs Clean 13 …

Coalition reveals nuclear policy costings
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition reveals nuclear policy costings

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Samantha Donovan: After months of speculation about the expense, the Federal Coalition has finally unveiled the economic modelling for its nuclear energy policy. Luke Radford: The costings of the Coalition's nuclear policy have been eagerly anticipated and today the moment finally arrived. Luke Radford: The Coalition says under its plan Australia's first nuclear reactor would come online in 12 years' …

Coalition releases nuclear costings
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition releases nuclear costings

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Samantha Donovan: Hello, welcome to PM. Luke Radford: The Coalition says under its plan Australia's first nuclear reactor would come online in 12 years' time, in 2036, with more to follow leading up to 2050. David Estcourt: Professor Maria Rost Rublee from Melbourne University says there's another problem with the Coalition's costings for its nuclear policy. David Sparkes: So the …

Dutton's nuclear plan a 'heroic', cherrypicked 'recipe for higher energy bills', experts say
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutton's nuclear plan a 'heroic', cherrypicked 'recipe for higher energy bills', experts say

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Some of the nation's top energy analysts have criticised the Coalition's nuclear plan, saying it will be more expensive, burn more carbon, result in a smaller economy and be more disruptive than Peter Dutton claims. "Economic models are interesting, valuable and some say essential, but they don't tell you what's going to happen until you try and build this kit," …

Cunning showmanship as Coalition conflates details to sell its $331b nuclear power plan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cunning showmanship as Coalition conflates details to sell its $331b nuclear power plan

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There was no shortage of cunning showmanship when the Coalition stumped up to release its long-awaited $331 billion nuclear power plan. Having failed to follow through on previous pledges to detail the cost of establishing seven government-owned nuclear power plants, the Coalition waited for a Friday less than two weeks from Christmas to deliver the news. Coalition says nuclear option …

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

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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 …

CSIRO finds renewables cheaper than Nuclear
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CSIRO finds renewables cheaper than Nuclear

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Samantha Donovan: The CSIRO's annual assessment of the cost of future electricity generation has again concluded that a nuclear power plant would cost about twice as much as energy from renewable sources. Ken Baldwin: So the latest GenCost report has revised those figures slightly, but really it's not made a substantial difference to the relative cost of nuclear versus solar …

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

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Australia’s opposition leader has proposed building the country’s first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced. The facility, set in hilly, drought-prone grazing country, is one of seven sites where conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton plans to build Australia’s first nuclear energy power stations should his Liberal and National Party coalition win next year’s federal election. Under the current government’s plans, …

Nuclear won't make power bills cheaper, energy analyst says, as Coalition claims scrutinised
9 months, 1 week ago

Nuclear won't make power bills cheaper, energy analyst says, as Coalition claims scrutinised

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In short: The Coalition's claims nuclear power will make energy cheaper don't stack up, according to an energy analyst. Dr McConnell said the opposition's nuclear plan wouldn't help Australia manage the rapid retirement of its "ancient" fleet of coal plants. Coalition's Canada example does not bear scrutiny Dr McConnell said there was merit to the idea that Australia should "leave …

Nuclear energy's six biggest myths busted as Australia seriously considers making the change - and why coal isn't necessarily the safe option
1 year ago

Nuclear energy's six biggest myths busted as Australia seriously considers making the change - and why coal isn't necessarily the safe option

Daily Mail  

The fear of a scare campaign against nuclear energy has prompted one Coalition MP to debunk some myths about nuclear reactors - and warn even coal plants can be potentially dangerous. The prospect of a nuclear energy scare campaign has prompted a Coalition MP to debunk some myths about nuclear reactors and point out coal plants are also potentially dangerous …

To Slow Climate Change, The U.S. Needs To Address Nuclear Power’s Dismal Economics
7 years ago

To Slow Climate Change, The U.S. Needs To Address Nuclear Power’s Dismal Economics

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By Tim Profeta, Duke University / The Conversation In late December 2017, the Georgia Public Service Commission faced a major decision: whether to cancel construction of two nuclear power reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, which had been plagued by delays and escalating costs. If nuclear power is to be part of a U.S. climate change strategy over the next …

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