Coalition Debates Details of National Energy Guarantee After Warnings of Crisis Point

Chimneys at the Bayswater Power station emit water vapour Feb. 14, 2006 in Muswellbrook, Australia. The power station contains four 660 Megawatt generating units, with each turbine generating the equivalent power of 16 Boeing-747 jet engines at full thrust. The Muswellbrook area provides a huge amount of New South Wales' power and energy needs, with eight coalmines in the district, and the presence of the Liddell and Bayswater Power Stations. Ian Waldie/Getty Images

Design papers for the National Energy Guarantee released to the public on June 15 have reopened debate on the nation’s future energy policy.

Members of the Coalition expressing last week that a lack of details in the document left them with concerns regarding affordability and reliability unaddressed.