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Paying coal and gas plants to supply back-up energy a ‘retrograde step’, Clean Energy Council says

‘It’s the wrong policy debate at the wrong time,’ industry says of capacity mechanism

The Guardian - AU

Australian voters have sent Peter Dutton a clear message; he would be silly to miss the cue

Dutton’s choice to continue a policy of wrecking in energy highlights the challenge Albanese has in seeking to end the destructive decade

The Guardian - AU

The national electricity market is a failed 1990s experiment. It's time the grid returned to public hands

A crisis, as the saying has it, combines danger and opportunity. The dangers of the current electricity crisis are obvious. The opportunity it presents is to end to the failed experiment of the national electricity market.

The Conversation

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Why including coal in a new ‘capacity mechanism’ will make Australia's energy crisis worse

Australia’s electricity generators would be paid extra money to be available even if they don’t actually generate any energy, under a new mechanism proposed by the federal government’s Energy Security Board (ESB).

The Conversation

‘High-risk’ energy overhaul could prop up fossil fuels, experts warn

Australian consumers may end up paying to extend the lifespan of fossil fuels unless a planned overhaul of the electricity market is handled carefully.

The New Daily

Chris Bowen says states can decide how to provide backup energy generation but must meet 2030 target

The Energy Security Board recommends paying generators to keep extra capacity in the national grid to reduce the risk of blackouts

The Guardian - AU

New 'capacity mechanism' could pay coal and gas generators for reliable electricity supply

A draft plan for a new "capacity mechanism", aimed at ensuring stability in the national electricity grid, could see coal and gas generators paid for reliable power supply.

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‘Stakes never higher’: energy board releases capacity market blueprint

Energy Security Board says fossil fuel generators might need to be paid to stay in business to retain capacity

The Guardian - AU

Labor wants review of Australia’s gas supply trigger ‘within weeks’ to avoid future shortage

Cabinet agrees to extend mechanism into next year and review will look at supply as well as prices

The Guardian - AU

ESB to hire for 1,000 new roles in Ireland over the next three years

More than 300 of these roles will be for graduates, apprentices and trainees

Irish Mirror

Dublin jobs: ESB hiring 1,000 people in major recruitment campaign

There are a variety of roles up for grabs

Dublin Live

ESB issue 'extremely hazardous' warning to homeowners nationwide as June bank holiday approaches

"ESB Networks would like to remind the general public to always stay safe and stay clear of electricity wires and cables as these are always live and potentially dangerous"

Irish Mirror

Pensioner forced to give up going to pub due to cost of living crisis

Tony Collins told Dublin Live he is being hit on all sides by price hikes on energy bills, heating oil, medical insurance and fuel for the car

Dublin Live

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