PolicyEconomyNuclear energyPrint articleOpinionBeware the hidden cost of Dutton’s nuclear planThe Coalition’s timeline will need major expansion of gas to replace sidelined renewable energy projects, which will be a huge and needless expense.Chris BowenMinister for climate change and energySep 25, 2024 – 4.56pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginThe Coalition laments the need for more baseload power to keep our grids working properly. But it flies in the face of expert advice, shows an extraordinary level of hubris in ignoring the facts, and an inability to think beyond old paradigms.Ever since June, when Peter Dutton said nuclear was their solution for Australia’s energy system, it has been true to form – long on story-telling and short on substance.Loading...Chris Bowen is the federal minister for climate change and energy.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreNuclear energyOpinionPeter DuttonEnergy transitionLNPLiberal PartyNationalsChris BowenLatest In EconomyFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Policy
