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South Australian Energy Statement An Admission Of Failure

South Australian Energy Statement An Admission Of Failure

Brett Hogan 14 March 2017 Energy and resources, Ipa today,

Today’s energy package announcement by the South Australian Government is an admission of policy failure according to free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. “This...

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New Research Program To Improve Policy Advice

New Research Program To Improve Policy Advice

Simon Breheny 16 February 2017 Ideas and liberty, Media releases,

This week the Institute of Public Affairs launched its new Parliamentary Research Brief Program which will provide concise analysis on topical issues direct to parliamentarians. “The program...

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IPA: Victorian Opposition Right To Repeal Victorian Renewable Energy Target

IPA: Victorian Opposition Right To Repeal Victorian Renewable Energy Target

Daniel Wild 13 February 2017 Climate change, Energy and resources,

“The Victorian Opposition is right to scrap the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) in Victoria. It is a costly scheme which raises energy prices while providing no noticeable benefits...

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5 Reasons To Abolish The RET

5 Reasons To Abolish The RET

Daniel Wild 10 February 2017 Energy and resources, Ipa today,

The Renewable Energy Target (RET) mandates that 33,000 GWh of electricity – 24 per cent – be generated from renewable sources by 2020. To do this, wholesale energy users, mostly...

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IPA: South Australia Has No One Left To Blame

IPA: South Australia Has No One Left To Blame

Brett Hogan 9 February 2017 Energy and resources, Media releases,

Last night’s partial blackout in South Australia is only a small taste of things to come, according to free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. “About the only person...

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IPA: Victorian Gas Ban Just Plain Wrong

IPA: Victorian Gas Ban Just Plain Wrong

Daniel Wild 8 February 2017 Energy and resources, Media releases,

The announcement by the Victorian Opposition to support the Victorian Government’s permanent legislative ban on the exploration and development of unconventional gas and the extension of the...

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Australians Don’t Want Higher Power Bills From Forced Coal Closures

Australians Don’t Want Higher Power Bills From Forced Coal Closures

Brett Hogan 16 December 2016 Energy and resources, Media releases,

Nearly 50% of Australians would disapprove of the closure of coal-fired power plants if electricity prices were to increase by between 4 and 10 per cent the following year, according to a new...

Social Responsibility Cuts Many Ways

Social Responsibility Cuts Many Ways

Brett Hogan 18 November 2016 Energy and resources, Ipa today,

The Australian Financial Review is reporting that at a Greens-organised Senate hearing today into the potential closure of Australian coal-fired power stations, Energy Australia executive Mark...

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Coal-Fired Power Stations Have A Future

Coal-Fired Power Stations Have A Future

Brett Hogan 16 November 2016 Energy and resources, Media releases,

Coal-fired power stations have an important future in Australia, provided that politicians create the right regulatory environment, according to a submission to a Senate Inquiry released today by...

I’m A Victorian. Can You Please Sell Me Some Electricity?

I’m A Victorian. Can You Please Sell Me Some Electricity?

Brett Hogan 7 November 2016 Energy and resources, Ipa today,

Yesterday’s revelation that the closure of the Hazelwood power station in March 2017 means Victoria will need to import electricity from New South Wales and/or Tasmania during summer peaks shows...

Hazelwood Closure A Disaster For Victoria And Australia

Brett Hogan 3 November 2016 Media releases, Publications,

The confirmation today that French energy company Engie will close Victoria’s Hazelwood power station in March 2017 and also try to sell Loy Yang B, will have serious consequences for...

When Green Fantasies Come True

When Green Fantasies Come True

Brett Hogan 3 November 2016 Energy and resources, Ipa today,

The fact that French electricity multinational Engie would rather close its doors than continue to operate in Victoria tells you all you need to know about the impact of Green renewable energy...

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