This report models the impact of the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) on Australia’s carbon emissions and on National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale prices by 2030 under the Turnbull Government’s 26% emissions reduction target and a higher 45% target. The research shows that the government’s plan fails on emissions and on power prices.

The report illustrates that by adopting renewable energy and accelerating energy efficiency measures, we can phase out dirty fossil fuels such as coal. The report uses modelling by Greenpeace and Dr Hugh Saddler from Canberra-based Energy Strategies to set out a future scenario for clean energy in Australia.