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Tim Nelson, Associate Professor of Economics, Griffith University

Why including coal in a new ‘capacity mechanism’ will make Australia's energy crisis worse

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Australia’s electricity generators would be paid extra money to be available even if they don’t actually generate any energy, under a new mechanism proposed by the federal government’s Energy Security Board (ESB).

Controversially, the ESB has recommended all generators be eligible for the payment, including ageing coal-fired generators that are increasingly breaking down.

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