Power struggle
A new poll shows that the percentage of voters willing to pay more for renewable energy has fallen, as cost-of-living pressures remain pervasive.
The number of Australians willing to pay more for renewable energy has taken a hit over the past six months, as cost-of-living concerns force people to prioritise their power bills over the source of their electricity.
A new poll from research firm RedBridge, seen by Capital Brief, shows a notable shift in the number of Australians who are willing to fork out extra to ensure their electricity comes from renewable sources.
Both Labor and the Coalition are gearing up for an election by May next year, which will be fought on cost of living and their competing energy plans. The government favours continued transition to more renewable energy, while the opposition proposes establishing a nuclear energy industry to replace coal-fired power plants.
The RedBridge poll, conducted for the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association, has tracked community attitudes to energy sources every three months between February and August.
