Tag: AGL renewable subsidies

Postcards from The Edge: The Naked Insanity of Australia’s Renewable Energy Debacle

  Australia’s self-inflicted energy crisis is an IQ test for anyone game to take the challenge. Published every day, the results provide a permanent record for future generations, enabling them to praise the scholars and punish the dunces. Over the last few weeks, Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Scott Morrison entered the contest and earned a spectacular … Continue reading Postcards from The Edge: The Naked Insanity of Australia’s Renewable Energy Debacle

Power Consumers’ Punishment Continues, as Energy Giants Chase Phoney ‘Green’ Dollars

  Green virtue signalling among Australia’s energy giants is now a ‘thing’. However, dig a little deeper and it’s clear that the thing is all about making money from a gullible proletariat, aided and abetted by a witless media. Fortunately, Terry McCrann isn't among them. BHP displays suicidal tendencies in support of green policies The … Continue reading Power Consumers’ Punishment Continues, as Energy Giants Chase Phoney ‘Green’ Dollars

Sheik-Down, Down-Under: Saudi Billionaire Pockets $300m in Renewable Subsidies

Saudi solar tycoon’s $300m handout The Australian David Crowe 19 September 2017 Australians are set to pay $300 million in subsidies to an outback solar farm owned by a Saudi Arabian billionaire in a new test of the federal government’s looming energy reforms, escalating a dispute over whether to cut the handouts to keep coal-fired … Continue reading Sheik-Down, Down-Under: Saudi Billionaire Pockets $300m in Renewable Subsidies