February 07, 2024
Energex offers glimpse of dystopian energy future
Revelations have emerged that Queensland's Energex, a state-owned electricity network, has remotely throttled the air conditioners of nearly 170,000 homes and businesses on six occasions in recent months. This action, aimed at managing the electricity grid's stability, has sparked heated debate in Parliament, particularly from Senator Malcolm Roberts. He criticises the move as a dystopian step towards energy rationing, highlighting the contradiction of implementing such measures in a region rich in coal and natural gas reserves. Senator Roberts's remarks underscore concerns about Australia's energy policy direction, emphasising the reliance on renewable sources at the expense of traditional energy and raising questions about the future accessibility of electricity for all Australians.
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