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.
Tagged: Renewable energy
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.
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.
Gladstone alumina/aluminium industry on the line
Australian and Queensland Government greenhouse policies that contributed to this week’s announced devastating closure of the Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia are threatening the viability of the crucially important alumina/aluminium industry in Gladstone.
Implications of a 50% renewable energy policy on Queensland’s energy sector
We commissioned Jonathan Pavetto, an energy sector economist, to investigate the implications of a 50% renewable energy policy on Queensland’s energy sector. His analysis is based on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) annual National Transmission Network Development Plan published in December 2016.
Fact check of premier’s electricity claims
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s State of the State speech is misleading, and at times completely wrong, on electricity issues.
Paying twice, and more – why renewables are a luxury good
But renewables are in fact more expensive, and if you want to cure high prices, the last thing you would do is dose up on the problem.
