Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast Dutton’s high stakes, low sense nuclear plan
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Dec 13, 2024 The discussion dives into the Coalition's questionable nuclear policy, underscoring its baffling costings. Humorously, the speakers draw parallels with historical infrastructure blunders. The podcast critiques misleading financial claims surrounding a massive energy proposal and debates the impact of past political legacies on current energy policies. The uncertainty of wind energy projects is explored, as well as investor concerns over regulations impacting clean energy approvals. Ultimately, the economic viability of nuclear energy versus renewables is put under the microscope.
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Real Costs vs. Net Present Value
- Frontier Economics' use of "real costs" instead of net present values is unprofessional.
- Net present value calculations are essential for financial assessments, especially in energy projects.
The Chaser's Nuclear Critique
- The Chaser satirized the Coalition's nuclear plan, highlighting their past failures.
- They questioned the feasibility of building nuclear reactors given their inability to complete simpler projects.
Misleading Cost Savings
- The Coalition's claim of $260 billion in cost savings is misleading.
- Their calculations compare different scenarios and don't reflect the true net present value difference.