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The New Daily
Matthew Elmas

Governments unveil renewables investment as ACCC warns of skyrocketing electricity bills

The ACCC warns the small electricity retailers are increasingly unable to undercut the big three, threatening higher bills. Photo: TND

Federal, state and territory governments have agreed to create a new capacity mechanism to make fresh investments in renewable energy in a bid to protect Australians from soaring power bills.

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen on Thursday announced changes he says will help “keep the lights on”, ahead of a national cabinet meeting on Friday that is expected to outline tougher measures.

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