Why including coal in a new ‘capacity mechanism’ will make Australia's energy crisis worse
- Written by: Tim Nelson, Associate Professor of Economics, Griffith University
ShutterstockAustralia’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).
Controversially, the ESB has recommended all generators be eligible for the payment, including ageing...