23 August 2023
Parliamentary Research Brief – NSW Government Must Intervene Now To Save Eraring And Stop Power Price Increases
The increase in electricity prices in NSW and across the national electricity market (NEM) caused by the closure of Hunter Valley’s Liddell Power Station in April 2023 is a lesson the government must learn about the future of Australia’s energy market. The next coal-fired power plant scheduled to end operations, Eraring, must not be allowed to close without a like-for-like baseload
22 August 2023
O’Reilly Review Makes It Clear Australia Needs Minns To Keep The Lights On
“Reports the O’Reilly Review will recommend the Eraring Power Station operate past its artificial 2025 closure date is a rational first step in shoring up the nation’s energy security and gives Premier Chris Minns the opportunity to act in the national interest to keep the lights on,” said Scott Hargreaves, Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. As reported
1 June 2023
Scott Hargreaves Discusses Australia’s Weakening Energy Security On ADH TV
Executive Director Scott Hargreaves joins Fred Pawle on ADH TV to discuss the IPA’s latest research into Australia’s energy security following the closure of New South Wales’ Liddell Power Station. All media appearances posted onto the IPA website are directly related to the promotion and dissemination of IPA research. Below is a transcript of the interview. Fred Pawle: Now various
