A call by the Coalition to include gas in the Albanese government’s renewable energy investment scheme has exposed divisions between the industry and Energy Minister Chris Bowen who argues gas-fired power should not be underwritten by the taxpayer.
The Capacity Investment Scheme, or CIS, underwrites renewable energy projects as well as renewable baseload providers such as batteries and hydroelectricity, to provide back-up when there is no wind or sun.
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