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WA Liberals vow to shut down coal as $400 million renewable energy jobs plan revealed – WAtoday
Wind and solar energy plants, hydrogen export and a revived steel industry are part of a ‘mega-project’ by the WA Liberal party said to tackle energy security and…
Coal-fired power stations would be phased out by 2025 and there would be $100 million invested in the Collie Training and Transition fund to move the existing coal-related workforce into secure jobs.
Mr Kirkup said his plan would not impact the private sector but would see the state government deliver long-term jobs in clean industries, diversify the WA economy, rebuild WAs energy network and deliver cheaper power bills to home and businesses.
The Liberals would, however, work with the private sector…
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