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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
Pages1-11
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventANZEE 2007: Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics 2007 Conference - Noosa, Australia
Duration: 3 Jul 20076 Jul 2007

Conference

ConferenceANZEE 2007: Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics 2007 Conference
CityNoosa, Australia
Period3/07/076/07/07

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

  • Public Economics- Publically Provided Goods

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