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Clean and renewable energy opportunities in Australia
To help you identify how attending All-Energy Australia 2011 can directly benefit your business as a result of Australia's growing commitment to implement clean and renewable energy technologies, we have prepared the following information.
Australian Federal Government
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet recently announced the Australian Government’s carbon price.The carbon price will be $23 for each tonne of pollution beginning on 1 July 2012.The price will rise by 2.5 per cent a year in real terms during a three-year fixed price period until 1 July 2015. The carbon price mechanism will then transition to an emissions trading scheme where the price will be determined by the market.
http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/putting-price-carbon-pollution
A YouTube link may also be viewed here
Over $13 billion is expected to be invested in clean energy projects. The carbon price will provide a very significant incentive for the development of clean technologies, especially renewable energy. The Government will complement this market signal with targeted investments to bring forward new technologies at as low a cost as possible.
http://www.cleanenergyfuture.gov.au/clean-energy-future/renewable-energy/
Renewable energy is an essential part of Australia's low emissions energy mix and is important to Australia's energy security. It plays a strong role in reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions and helping Australia stay on track to meet its Kyoto target and beyond. Australian Government support for renewable energy assists industry development, reduces barriers to the national electricity market, and provides community access to renewable energy.
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/
From 1 January 2011 the Renewable Energy Target, which guarantees 20 per cent of Australia’s energy in 2020 will come from renewable sources, will include two parts - the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET).
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/initiatives/renewable-target.aspx
Australia's Low Pollution Future: The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation
The Treasurer and the Minister for Climate Change and Water released 'Australia's Low Pollution Future: The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation' on the 30 October 2008.
This report presents the results of the Treasury's economic modelling of the potential economic impacts of reducing emissions over the medium and long term. It spans global, national and sectoral scales, and looks at distributional impacts, such as the implications of emission pricing for the goods and services that households consume.
The Treasury's modelling demonstrates that early global action is less expensive than later action; that a market-based approach allows robust economic growth into the future even as emissions fall; and that many of Australia's industries will maintain or improve their competitiveness under an international agreement to combat climate change.
The modelling shows that Australia and the world continue to prosper while making the emission cuts required to reduce the risks of dangerous climate change.
http://www.treasury.gov.au/lowpollutionfuture/
A resilient economy, proximity to the fastest growing region in the world, and strong government initiatives to address climate change, mean that Australia’s clean technology industries are poised for growth.
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Invest/Opportunities-by-Sector/Clean-Energy/default.aspx
http://www.australien-erneuerbare-energien.de/news/?id=1900
Victoria
Department of Primary Industries
While the energy sector is now privately owned, the Victorian Government aims to ensure all consumers have access to essential energy services. We invest in the development of innovative energy technologies. We build and support the energy industry through policy development and regulation. We also help Victorians manage their own energy use.
http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/energy
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1517-home-page.asp
Australian Capital Territory
Energy Policy Unit
The primary function of this Unit is to provide the Minister for the Environment, Water and Climate Change with advice on National and Territory energy issues with the aim of promoting affordable, reliable, sustainable and efficient supply and use of energy in the ACT.
The Unit works closely with the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments, energy industry and other interest groups. It provides advice to the Minister on issues relating to the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE) and participates in other national groups such as the National Framework on Energy Efficiency (NFEE), Energy Market Reform Working Group, and Energy Efficiency Working Group. Through advice and involvement in such groups the Unit has overseen significant reforms to the ACT electricity and gas markets.
http://www.environment.act.gov.au/home
New South Wales
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW)
The NSW Government is focused on actions needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build a prosperous low-carbon economy and prepare NSW for unavoidable changes in our climate.
The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) coordinates and drives the implementation of whole-of-government policies for NSW on climate change.
NSW was the first jurisdiction in this country to set long term emissions reduction targets. Under the 'Green State' priority area the Government committed to a 60 per cent cut in greenhouse emissions by 2050. The Government will also achieve 20 per cent renewable energy consumption by 2020 and will implement 4,000 GWh of annual electricity savings through NSW energy efficiency programs by 2014
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/climatechange/government.htm
Northern Territory
Minerals and Energy
The Northern Territory covers a land area of about 1.35m km2, and is sparsely populated. The Territory is a developing economy, with a small industrial base, and is yet to develop a critical mass and diversity in its energy sector to realise attractive energy costs to underpin the growth of a broader economic base.
An Energy Policy for the Northern Territory has been developed in consultation with private and public sector stakeholders. The Energy Policy is aimed at achieving long-term security and sustainability of energy supplies, the most competitive price possible to encourage investment in establishment of industry, and at improving the lifestyle of all Territorians.
http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Minerals_Energy/index.cfm?header=Energy
Queensland
Office of Clean Energy
Established in October 2008, the Office of Clean Energy is a 'one stop shop' providing policy and program support. The Office assists companies by helping to fast track eligible clean energy projects. It oversees integration of renewable energy, energy efficiency and demand management related projects across Queensland.
http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/queensland_renewable_energy_plan.cfm
South Australia
Energy Division
The Energy Division provides policy advice on energy issues, energy program delivery and regulatory services for the competitive, sustainable, safe and reliable supply and use of energy, for the benefit of the South Australian community.
Energy Division responsibilities include:
- advice and coordination of energy market, industry and regulatory reforms, sustainability and energy efficiency
- advising on new energy technologies, petroleum products and energy tariffs
- managing energy programs for the delivery of electricity to remote areas and incentive programs with an emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency
- enforcement, compliance and promotion of technical and safety regulation
- monitoring and management of emergency events
- provision of certificates of compliance for installations, competency auditing of electricians and gas fitters, reliability and quality of energy supply, safety and technical standards for energy networks, licensing of network owners, retailers, generators and certification of appliances.
Tasmania
Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources
Tasmania is currently the leader of renewable energy generation in Australia and is well known for its impressive hydro electricity system. Tasmania also has one of the best performing wind farms in the world at Woolnorth on the North West coast of Tasmania.
http://www.dier.tas.gov.au/energy/renewable_energy
Western Australia
Sustainable Energy Development Office
The Sustainable Energy Development Office is focused on delivering Western Australia's sustainable energy policy. Our key objectives include the increased uptake of energy efficient products, best practice energy management and greater use of renewable energy.
http://www1.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/
Australian Centre for Renewable Energy
The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) is a component of the Australian Government’s expanded $5.1 billion Clean Energy Initiative (CEI). ACRE's objective is to promote the development, commercialisation and deployment of renewable energy and enabling technologies and to improve their competitiveness in Australia. ACRE is the Government’s central point of contact for support in the Australian Government for renewable energy and enabling technologies. ACRE draws together more than $690 million of program funding to support the development of renewable energy technologies.
ACRE commenced in October 2009 As part of the Government's Clean Energy Future package ACRE, along with a range of other existing renewable energy measures, will be incorporated into the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). ARENA is scheduled to commence operations on 1 July 2012.
http://www.ret.gov.au/energy/clean/acre/Pages/default.aspx
Clean Energy Australia 2011 report
The Clean Energy Council is the peak body representing Australia’s clean energy sector. It is an industry association made up of more than 500 member companies operating in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Download the full report by clicking here – a snapshot of Australia’s clean energy industry and
an introduction to our established and emerging clean technologies.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was officially established in Bonn on 26 January 2009. To Date 148 states and the European Union signed the Statute of the Agency; amongst them are 48 African, 38 European, 35 Asian, 17 American and 10 Australia/Oceania States.
To view the current renewable energy country profile on Australia - click here
