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Key recommendations
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Map out energy scenarios and road maps that take into account various futures for the development and diversification of energy sources.
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Establish price signals to encourage investments across the economy in efficient and low-carbon technologies.
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Encourage investments in the electricity network and improve electricity system operations to facilitate the cost-effective integration of larger shares of variable renewable electricity sources, achieve a diverse mix of low-carbon electricity generation sources and enhance security of supply.
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Advance the electricity and gas markets reform and consider making the Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission a more independent regulator.