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Episode: Are we set for major blackouts?
Description: The Australian Energy Market Operator says the electricity grid is unprepared to manage the planned closure of the Eraring power station in New South Wales – and eastern parts of Australia could be set for widespread blackouts. The Coalition and parts of the media have seized on the report saying it’s proof that the government has an “obsession” with renewables, over reliability and cost. So what needs to change to keep the lights on? Today, energy and climate change program director at The Grattan Institute, Alison Reeve, on what will happen as coal comes off...