Government reveals plans to guarantee reliable power supplies

Energy crisis

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speaks to media during a press conference in Sydney. Source: AAP

A draft plan has been developed by the Energy Security Board, recommending electricity generators be paid to guarantee reliable power supplies for the national grid.


Highlights
  • The federal government's Energy Security Board is proposing a 'capacity mechanism' that would see electricity generators, including coal and gas plants, paid to guarantee reliable supplies.
  • States and territories have the final say on which generators are eligible for payments.
  • Greens leader Adam Bandt says coal and gas corporations should not be rewarded.
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