New coal a backup for renewables: Canavan

By Angus Livingston
Updated July 15 2018 - 10:31am, first published 10:29am
Resources Minister Matt Canavan says coal should be included in the energy plan.
Resources Minister Matt Canavan says coal should be included in the energy plan.

Investing in new coal power plants will be a hedge against the possibility renewable energy doesn't get cheaper, Resources Minister Matt Canavan says.