Morrison government has not ruled out supporting coal, energy minister says
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#4AWAH)
Angus Taylor says Coalition assessing new projects despite pushback from moderate Liberals, but says taxpayers will only support 'viable' projects
The energy minister Angus Taylor has confirmed the Morrison government is continuing to assess new coal generation projects despite pushback from moderate Liberals, but he says taxpayers will only support projects that are "viable".
In a statement to Guardian Australia, Taylor confirmed the government was continuing to consider 10 coal projects through its power generation underwriting program, as well as new gas and pumped hydro proposals.
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