Cheap Power to the People Could Shift the Dial for Renewables in the Regions

Cheap power to the people could shift the dial for renewables in the regions

Martin Ollman/Getty ImagesAustralia’s energy story is at a turning point. Demand for electricity is rising rapidly as homes, industries, and transport systems electrify. The nation is also under pressure to cut emissions from its energy sector and elsewhere. At the same time, some people don’t want renewable energy projects built in their area. So how do we meet all these challenges, and deliver energy that is cleaner, cheaper and more reliable …

Cheap power to the people could shift the dial for renewables in the regions

Cheap renewable electricity to communities hosting wind and solar projects could make the energy transition fairer – and faster.