Architects of energy policy tell states they can sign up even if they don't agree with emissions targets
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#3VEZR)
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The architects of the national energy guarantee have told state governments they can sign on to the policy mechanism without endorsing the Turnbull government's low emissions reduction target. The Energy Security Board intervention in the fraught debate is an attempt to open the way for a compromise at a make-or-break meeting in August.
A final policy paper circulated to the states and territories ahead of the looming meeting, seen by Guardian Australia, appeals to members of the Coag energy council to approve the Neg mechanism even if they oppose the Turnbull government's emissions reduction target for electricity of 26% by 2030.
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