On 10 July the Australian government announced its plan to introduce an emissions trading scheme, covering 60% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and expected to cut emissions to 5% under 2000 levels by 2020. “There are some positive announcements for the stationary energy industry, but risks remain for the stable, competitive delivery of secure energy supplies,” commented Brad Page, CEO of the Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa). The proposal is expected to go to parliament next month, and a final vote could be held in November.

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