Renewable energy
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Wind energy, climate and health: evidence for the impacts of wind generated energy in Australia
This report argues that Australia is not realising its wind energy potential and is currently generating far less energy from wind power than many European countries.
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4602.0.55.001 - Environmental Issues: Energy Use and Conservation, Mar 2014
One in five Australian households use solar energy, two in three have a smart phone, and three in four have air conditioning, according to this release. Overview Presents data on the use of solar energy and other energy sources used in Australian households, including what energy sources are used for hot water systems and heating...
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The RET’s effect on Tasmania: does the RET cost Tasmanian industrial users $20 million per year?
This paper looks at one group of large industrial firms in Tasmania and their claims that the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is costing them $20 million. Overview The Renewable Energy Target (RET) has been subjected to a lot of criticism in recent years. Most of it has centred on the idea that the RET increases...
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The Australian renewable energy race: which states are winning or losing?
Provides the latest research on which Australian States and Territories are winning the race to renewables - and which are not. 4 key findings 1. Australia's States and Territories have an important leadership role to play in tackling climate change and growing Australia's renewable energy industry. 2. South Australia is striding forward leading the Australian...
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Australia’s post-2020 emission challenge: our role in the international cycle of growing ambition
The Australian government should announce an independent, transparent domestic process to define our initial post-2020 target offer, argues this report. Summary Much of the recent climate policy debate in Australia has been framed around our 2020 emissions reduction and renewable energy goals. While these goals remain a key credibility test of Australia’s climate change action...