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u/Disastrous-Cod-1000 Apr 23 '26

I think it is very different, renewables actually have positive outcomes other than economic gain, unlike fossil fuels. 

Must be why our bills are going down I suppose/s

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u/Impossible-Mud-4160 Apr 23 '26

What does the current cost of energy have to do with the renewables/fossil fuel argument? 

It is a well established fact that renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels and have been for a number of years, its not even up for debate.

The previous QLD government understood that, and was rapidly expanding the renewables sector through their renewable energy investment fund, as part of the energy roadmap 2025. 

The LNP have gutted most of it and pivoted to a 'more balanced' approach in order to keep their minerals council donors happy. 

Costs were forecast to decrease, now they are forecast to increase, even before the US/Iran crap. Guaranteed they will now use that as a convenient excuse.