Australia's energy story is at a turning point. Demand for electricity is rising rapidly as homes, industries, and transport systems electrify. The nation is also under pressure to cut emissions from its energy sector and elsewhere.

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At the same time, some people don't want renewable energy projects built in their area. So how do we meet all these challenges, and deliver energy that is cleaner, cheaper and more reliable than what we have today?

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has proposed one idea, urging renewable developers to provide cheap power to local communi

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