[Peakoil] Paul Sheehan: Firestorm set to ignite when power runs out

[Jenny Goldie]

Paul Sheehan: Firestorm set to ignite when power runs out
Any subject, even the humble household energy bill, can become interesting if it turns into a horror story. In 2015, the NSW government will face an election. It will also face an energy shock. The state's major gas supply contracts expire at the end of 2017, along with the flow of gas. From 2014, demand for gas will exceed supply. NSW is not building any coal-fired power plants. It is not developing any gas-fired power plants. It is not granting any natural gas exploration licences. Prepare for an energy bill horror story.
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/firestorm-set-to-ignite-when-power-runs-out-20120805-23nos.html