New research shows the Turnbull government’s national energy guarantee will not be enough to meet emission reduction targets.
The Energy Security Board’s economic modelling notes an additional 9271 megawatts of solar and wind power is needed in the national electricity market for any current projects to be efficient.
GetUp’s energy campaign director, Miriam Lyons says “Malcolm Turnbull isn’t just trying to slam the brakes on renewables, he’s putting the car in reverse.”