In his opinion on the Coalition's plan for nuclear power stations ('Opposition's nuclear plan no help to coal power workers,' NH 26/6/24), president of NSW Northern Mining and Energy Union Robin Williams says it doesn't stack up. Multiple energy experts - without skin in the politics of energy - say similar things. The nuclear option is a political distraction, writes Williams, rather than a genuine solution to energy security, jobs and the wellbeing of Hunter communities.
Unfortunately, the Coalition's nuclear nonsense meant that an Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) report last week received little public exposure. It merits close examination. AEMO is the national body charged with ensuring households and businesses have access to affordable, reliable electricity and gas supplies. AEMO is required by law to give regular updates on the outlook for energy security.
