The implications of Australia’s carbon pollution reduction scheme for its National Electricity Market

摘要: This paper assesses the major implications for National Electricity Market of introduction a domestic cap-and-trade carbon pollution reduction scheme in Australia. The electricity sector is largest source emissions Australian economy, and it this sector, therefore, that will bear brunt impact proposed scheme. addresses core issues market up to 2020 operating under It focuses specifically on its prices generation technology mix. These two variables have been assessed using number models, each applying different assumptions about key factors. In we present comparative summary results three highest-profile models compare their order explain differences projected outcomes. comparison give an indication likely range impacts current design