We need renewables short term
Mr Hemmings (CCN 482) has confused correlation for causation by assuming rising electricity prices and rising dependency on renewable energy are connected. Note that I am not refuting the claims…
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All renewable grid a fantasy
I note that Future Sooner is lodging its final report soon (CCN 478). Closing our existing coal-fired power stations would have some benefit, but what are we going to replace…
Renewables not bringing down prices
Does our Federal Government really care about the average Australian? We had a failed referendum costing $450M while we have a crisis in funding aged care and housing. We now…
Renewables no burden on taxpayers
I refer to the response to my letter (Consumers better off with renewables in CCN 417) by Charles Hemmings of Woy Woy (Someone has to pay for renewables – CCN…
Someone has to pay for renewables
In Forum CCN 417 Dennis Silvers says: “True, there is a cost, (renewables) but it depends on who is covering the cost – not necessarily the electricity consumer”. My question…
Close of power stations could lead to blackouts
Although Telstra has the most wide-ranging mobile coverage, I was surprised to hear that Optus has about 11 million customers – about half the population. Lots of people were inconvenienced…
Peninsula students brave wet weather for #ClimateStrike
Four students from the Peninsula were among 50 passionate locals who turned up at a wet and windy Kibble Park on Friday, March 25, to demand governments take action on…