The reinstated Morrison government is pushing ahead with its plan to support new baseload power, as questions hover over its approach to climate change.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there will be "no change" to the coalition's policies in the energy space, which includes a shortlist of a dozen projects in the underwriting new generation power plan.
Gas, hydro and a coal station upgrade are among the shortlisted projects.
"We set out all our energy policies at the election and that's what I'm going to do," he told 2GB radio on Monday.
The plan also features a $10 million feasibility study into ways to meet the energy needs of heavy industry in north and central Queensland, including a coal-fired power plant at Collinsville.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says the power plant would supply Gladstone, which is a "very big user of power".
"If we want the cement factories to close and all those sorts of high-end industrial needs not met then we can go down the path of ignoring the situation," he told Triple M radio Riverina.
"But we need to make sure that we have a balance - both renewables and traditional power - because it's the only way forward."
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says more generation in Australia's electricity supply is a "real priority", particularly for industries with high energy use.
Much of the election campaign focused on climate change, and it was a central platform for Olympian Zali Steggall in her win over Tony Abbott in Warringah.
Following the coalition's win the National Union of Workers also put out a strongly worded statement on the climate emergency, saying it threatens the future of jobs.
Despite this, the coalition doesn't appear set to increase its 26 per cent emissions reduction target on 2005 levels by 2030.
Mr Frydenberg says the reliability part of the National Energy Guarantee is going ahead, but Labor is still hoping the coalition will revive the policy, which also includes an emissions guarantee.
"I think what the people of Australia are looking for are practical solutions - they want to know you're taking it seriously, they also want to see results - that's what our $3.5 billion climate solutions package does."
The package includes a continuation of the coalition's abatement auctions, where businesses are paid for projects which will reduce their pollution.
NSW Liberal senator Arthur Sinodinos says the energy sector is transitioning, with high levels of renewable investment rolling in, meaning more policy will be needed down the track.
"It's not just a cost, it's an opportunity to create potential new industry and a new cost base. I think we can embrace that," he told ABC Radio National.
