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Each of these must be true for a modern energy system operating in a just society. 

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I pay a fair share of the energy transition.
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I pay a fair share for the energy I use.
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I can make optimal energy decisions.
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I benefit from the energy transition.
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I can manage my energy consumption.
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I have the energy I need.
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Whipper Snapper is a distillery in Western Australia which, although unopposed to the idea of electrification, had already invested heavily in gas-based distilling equipment that was working well.

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22 January 2026
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What small businesses are telling us about electrification – and what needs to change
Electrification is often considered a technical task: swap out a gas appliance, put in an electric one, and the job is done. But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.

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