Cost Implications of Transitioning to a Lower Carbon Future

The chapter analyzes the cost implications of transitioning to a lower carbon future, comparing the costs of energy generation technologies like renewables and nuclear power. It emphasizes the increasing affordability of renewables, challenges the narrative of nuclear energy being cheaper, and discusses the economic advantages of renewables. The conversation also explores the debate around government subsidies, energy policy complexities, and the challenges of implementing a nuclear policy in Australia.