The Australian Greens have been proactive in safeguarding federal Labor's renewable energy policies against coal, gas, and nuclear power. Through amendments to the Electricity Infrastructure Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, the Greens have secured the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) to prioritize wind, solar, and storage. This move excludes gas generators from participating and ensures that any significant changes to the CIS require Parliament approval, making it challenging to introduce coal or gas into the federal scheme. The Greens also collaborated with Labor to prevent nuclear power from benefiting from Labor's Future Made in Australia policy. By excluding uranium from production tax credits, the Greens reinforce their stance against nuclear energy and emphasize support for green hydrogen production and critical minerals processing. This legislative confirmation prohibits uranium from being considered a critical mineral or receiving tax credit. The Greens' efforts aim to signal that nuclear power is not a solution and to prevent it from supporting coal and gas. In response, federal Labor has criticized Peter Dutton's energy policy, highlighting the water-intensive nature of nuclear power compared to coal. Labor claims that nuclear power would require three times more water than coal under the Coalition's plan, questioning the sustainability of such an approach in a drought-prone nation. The federal energy minister, Chris Bowen, raised concerns about the substantial water usage of nuclear power and its impact on regional communities. Overall, the Greens' initiatives aim to secure clean energy investments, protect the environment, and provide certainty for the renewable energy industry amidst political uncertainties.