Architects of energy policy tell states they can sign up without endorsing targets

Board urges states and territories to end energy wars without giving ground on emissionsThe architects of the national energy guarantee have told state governments they can sign on to the policy mechanism without endorsing the Turnbull government's low emissions reduction target - potentially opening the way for a compromise at a make or break meeting in August.A final policy paper circulated to the states and territories ahead of the looming meeting, seen by Guardian Australia, appeals to members of the Coag energy council to approve the Neg mechanism even if they oppose the Turnbull government's emissions reduction target for electricity of 26% by 2030. Continue reading...