Reported at michaelwest.com.au: Households could face an average annual increase of $449 in power bills by 2030 if the government pursues a nuclear energy strategy, according to analysis by the Clean Energy Council.

This scenario suggests that slowing the rollout of renewable energy and relying on more expensive gas would drive up costs, contrasting with Labor’s plan for 82% renewable energy by 2030.

Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton argues that increasing renewable energy deployment is the most reliable way to keep energy bills low.