Clean progressive South Australia as renewable energy provides many jobs across the State
Dennis Matthews, 13 June15, As demonstrated by its claims concerning jobs created by renewable energy vs coal-fired power stations (The Advertiser, 13/6/15), the Energy Supply Association (ESA) appears to be out of touch with reality.
The ESA nonchalantly says that jobs are created by “clean energy generators” but then dramatically claims “that they ultimately result in big job losses”.
Whilst ancient, decaying, coal-fired power stations have been a growing liability, the 21st century, growing, renewable energy industry has been employing people not just in Port Adelaide and Port Augusta but all around SA, wherever there are wind farms and photovoltaic panels.
And the move away from fossil fuels has not stopped. Once solar hot water and energy efficient buildings become the norm then the jobs will keep flowing.
It’s time for the ESA and other shock-jocks to get with the 21st century and to stop throwing obstacles in the way of having a cleaner, more progressive and enjoyable South Australia.
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