The coalition party room has agreed to ditch the Clean Energy Target (CET) proposed by Chief Scientist Alan Finkel in favor of something called the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).

The new plan would require retailers to guarantee on-demand electricity from coal, gas, hydro, or batteries that store renewable energ.  But it does not provide subsidies for renewable energy, instead favoring an energy intensity calculation.

The opposition is asking for more information on Turnbull's plan.

"There has been an announcement today from the government, but there are so many unanswered questions about that announcement's detail," Labor's Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Mark Butler said.  "It's very difficult for anyone to make a serious assessment about its ability to do those things, to ensure reliable supply, affordable power for households and businesses and that Australia discharges its commitment around emissions reductions."

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill goes a step further:  He denounced the plan as a "complete victory for the coal industry" and accused PM Malcolm Turnbull of knuckling under to inter-party political concerns, noting former PM Tony Abbott's absolute joy over the scheme.  Abbott favors a new coal-fired power plant be built.