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How to win over communities to renewables

The UK is considering incentives, such as cheaper power prices, to encourage communities to back renewables. Could it work here?

Mark Ludlow
Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chief

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London | The new Starmer Labour government in the United Kingdom is considering the introduction of zonal pricing, which would offer cheaper power prices to communities who live near renewable energy zones.

The possible introduction of the scheme in Britain has raised the prospect of whether a similar pricing system could be rolled out in Australia to help win over sceptical local communities reluctant to host renewables sites.

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Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com

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