If the Minister cannot honestly and competently deal with the failure of a single generator unit, now offline for more than three years, how can he possibly be trusted to deal with the complexity of sectors like transport, manufacturing, agriculture and services
Topic: Energy
Australian Institute for Progress calls for adult discussion on nuclear energy
As a Queensland-based institute we are frankly appalled at the opposition to nuclear of the Steven Miles’ state government, and the David Crisafulli opposition. Neither is showing any leadership
Future Made in Ontario not Australia
Ontario Power Generation has just finished Phase I of a small modular reactor at its Darlington site in Clarington on time and on budget, demonstrating both new nuclear builds are alive and well and small modular reactors are not a mirage, contrary to federal government claims.
Ditch climate targets altogether and adopt an engineering approach to CO2 reduction
Australia’s emissions policy is being run by media release, not engineering principles and the targets that are being set will not be met, bringing the whole emissions reduction program into question, as well as the expertise of those proposing it.
Thank you to state treasurer for detailed analysis of our submission, but he made some mistakes
Australian Institute for Progress thanks State Treasurer Cameron Dick for drawing attention to their submission to the Parliamentary Cost of Living and Economics Committee criticising the $1,000 electricity rebate as an electoral bribe, but wishes to correct a few mistakes.
Nuclear scare campaign threatens sensible energy transition
We support abolition of the bans on nuclear power production, and a sensible integration of nuclear into the network, with the most likely use being to replace coal-fired power stations.
Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro cost over run makes the case for nuclear
Reports that the Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro scheme could cost $18 billion or higher is a good argument for nuclear energy.
Queensland Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2023 heralds the Centrally Controlled Economy
A 'clean economy' bill that doesn't promise any reduction in emissions for 6 years when other government legislation has a target of a further 21.7% reduction, is evidence of incompetence.
Popular support for nuclear power welcome, reform of the EPBC act should follow
Newspoll finds that 55% of Australians support using small modular reactors in Australia, while only 31% oppose it.
Backing for nuclear energy
Nuclear power is a no-brainer. While its capital cost may be higher than renewables, as a long-lived asset it provides much cheaper electricity than any other zero emissions technology.
