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"Australia’s energy story is at a turning point. Demand for electricity is
rising rapidly as homes, industries, and transport systems electrify. The
nation is also under pressure to cut emissions from its energy sector and
elsewhere.
At the same time, some people don’t want renewable energy projects built in
their area. So how do we meet all these challenges, and deliver energy that is
cleaner, cheaper and more reliable than what we have today?
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has proposed one idea, urging
renewable developers to provide cheap power to local communities in a bid to
win support for projects such as wind and solar farms.
The idea has merit. Communities that host energy projects often don’t receive
any meaningful benefit. Yet they bear the brunt of the projects, such as
changes to the local landscape and social divisions. Cheap renewable
electricity to local households could make the energy transition fairer – and
faster."
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
