Antinuclear

Govt releases energy white paper, Climate Spectator AAP 8 APR, The federal government wants Australians to fork out more for power in peak times, such as hot days, and less when demand is lower.

Cost-reflective tariffs could also increase power bills for people with solar panels to make sure they’re paying their fair share of network upkeep.

Instead of being charged a flat rate for electricity, where infrastructure costs are equally shared, consumers would pay the cost of delivering the power at the time it’s used.

The proposal is outlined in the government’s energy future blueprint and would require households to install advanced metering – or smart meters – to monitor how much energy they’re using………

The paper touches on Australia’s “good potential” for a range of renewable energy sources and outlines a commitment to a sustainable clean energy sector.

But it also reaffirms a commitment to cutting the renewable energy target and plans to abolish the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

While the government doesn’t detail a promised national energy productivity plan, it does say a 40 per cent target by 2030 is achievable.

It also doesn’t rule out nuclear energy, with Canberra closely watching the outcome of South Australia’s royal commission into the possibility of a local industry.…….  http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2015/4/8/renewable-energy/govt-releases-energy-white-paper