States will have the power to decide whether gas and coal are included in a national scheme to reward generators for guaranteeing supply. 9News
flags giving states the right to decide whether gas and coal are included in a national scheme to reward generators for guaranteeing supply.
Victoria is likely to insist on renewable energy, but it's believed New South Wales will back gas in hopes of developing the Narrabri coal-seam gas project the state's north.Coal could have a short term role in guaranteeing electricity under a plan by the peak national energy regulator. The plan says existing power generation in the scheme – including coal and gas –may be retained to guarantee short-term supply.
Because even as the threat of blackouts eases, industry analysts say international competition for coal and gas will keep generation costs high, and that will hurt consumers.
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