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"Australia is still investing heavily in new fossil gas projects. One of the
nation’s largest and most polluting gas plants, Woodside’s North-West Shelf
Project, was given a green tick last week.
The Australian government’s
Future Gas Strategy emphasizes the continued use
of gas beyond 2050, and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has
indicated gas will continue to play a role in Australia’s energy future during
the transition to renewable energy.
And whilst gas use in eastern Australia has been declining over the past 10
years, particularly for electricity generation, the Australian Energy Regulator
(AER) continues to allow the gas industry to make supernormal profits at
consumers expense.
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial analysis (IEEFA) has produced
several reports in recent months which highlight how the narrative around gas
as a transition fuel is outdated.
They’ve analysed the economics of household gas and shown how efficiently
electrifying our homes and businesses saves householders money, saves on
distribution costs, and reduces carbon emissions.
On the latest
SwitchedOn Australia podcast the CEO of IEEFA, Amandine
Denis-Ryan, explains how fossil gas continues to shape our thinking in
Australia, why new gas supplies are not needed in the long term, and why we
urgently need a nationwide plan for electrification."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
