This just shows how commercially challenging nuclear is and why we need to focus on replacing our aging coal power stations with renewables and storage - not waiting for an expensive technology that does not currently exist

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Today, we released the Power Playbook, a strategic package of 45 recommendations to the Federal Government designed to ensure Australia gets back on track for 82% renewables by 2030, and achieves its ambition of becoming a renewable energy superpower: zurl.co/SjyC

'The cheapest form of generation is solar and wind firmed by grid-scale storage, including pumped hydro and batteries. The debate on that is finished.'

Read Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton's latest op ed in The Australian:

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Investment in new large-scale renewable energy needs to accelerate to replace coal, drive down power prices & meet carbon goals. We surveyed industry leaders to understand the barriers & ensure industry, govt’s & market bodies focus on the right issues. There’s no time to waste.

Fantastic to have a Federal Treasurer recognising the significance of clean energy for Australia’s economic future. Thanks for your time & commitment Jim Chalmers MP

This is our moment to unite Australia.

No new renewable energy projects committed in Q1 2023, right when Australia needs to double the rate of renewable energy deployment. Federal Government has made significant progress, but many challenges remain after a decade of inaction & poor planning.
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If you’re ever in doubt about what is driving up energy prices in Australia, check out the attached graph by Griffith Business School, which shows how gas prices shape the prices in the National Energy Market.

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Grid connection has been one of the biggest challenges for large-scale renewable energy in Australia. Reforming the connection process is complex, but critical if Australia is to realise its clean energy superpower opportunity. Great collaboration with AEMO & many others.

IN THE MEDIA | 'This Federal Budget is another important step to realising Australia’s energy future, and our journey to becoming a clean energy superpower.'

Read the full Renew Economy op-ed by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton: bit.ly/3LOUoFM

Australia is back in the game at the World Hydrogen Congress, showcasing our potential as a clean energy superpower and encouraging investors back to Australia. Timely given the $2 billion commitment to green hydrogen in this weeks federal budget.

Thanks for seeking the clarification Dr Sophie Scamps MP & glad the silly politics on hydrogen colors are behind us! Renewable hydrogen was always going to win out given they are the least cost and customers ultimately demand zero emissions hydrogen.

Great budget for clean energy with over $4 billion in new funding. Green hydrogen and electrification for households and businesses are the big winners and lots of funding for the critical building blocks for Australia to become a clean energy superpower.

Electrifying households and small business is critical to lowering power prices and easing inflation and cost of living pressures. Great recognition of this in last nights budget. theguardian.com/australia-news…

What's in the #Budget2023 ?

IN THE MEDIA | 'A world-leading supply of clean, affordable energy is a competitive advantage for any industry that competes in the global market.' Kane Thornton

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IN THE MEDIA | “It is imperative that Australia develops an energy masterplan to move rapidly toward our clean energy future.”

Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton's op-ed in The Daily Telegraph on the need for a Renewable Energy Master Plan, ahead of #Budget2023 .

Exactly what’s needed! Fantastic leadership to support small-businesses reduce their exposure to gas, use energy more efficiently & shift to solar. Thanks Jim Chalmers MP Chris Bowen Senator Jenny McAllister

Renewables up. Power prices down. It’s quite simple. theguardian.com/australia-news…