He called upon Australians to have a conversation about accepting less reliable energy, or making concessions elsewhere, if it wants to bring down utility prices with any meaningful impact. "But are we prepared to tolerate a slightly slower pace of decarbonisation on electricity in the name of less expensive energy? Electricity prices are rising again in the Renewable Superpower known as South Australia. But it's not the fault of renewable energy,If the unwashed masses can just let go of that extravagant notion and live with a few blackouts, the experts can make electricity prices slightly lower. So it's possible to have affordable electricity and reliable electricity but not (gasp) renewable energy at the same time?