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Australian electricity supply: orientations to growth and prospects for sustainability

Gregory Owen Smith

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Abstract

In the new competitive order, Australian electricity systems have been oriented to growth of electricity sales based on low margins and the capture of market share. Electricity is a premium fuel. The second law of thermodynamics testifies to this, as does the relationship between coal-fired electricity and the negative externality of greenhouse warming. Electricity prices should reflect its status as a premium fuel. Ease of transition in such a regime would be fostered by the taking up of options for energy efficiency and renewable sources of supply.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28-36
JournalInternational Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Environment and Resource Economics

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