Renewable energy
Strategy
Northern Territory roadmap to renewables
The Northern Territory government is committed to producing 50% renewable energy by 2030 for electricity supplied to Territory households and businesses, while at the same time ensuring secure and reliable electricity at least cost to consumers and taxpayers. An independent expert panel, chaired by Mr Alan Langworthy, was commissioned to advise and provide a report...
Draft report
Large-scale solar energy guideline: draft
The aim of this guideline is to provide the community, industry and regulators with guidance on the planning framework for the assessment and approval of large-scale solar energy development proposals.
Discussion paper
Choice cuts: the advantages of cutting emissions in the electricity sector
This paper highlights the difficulties that the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) presents to agriculture, manufacturing and other sectors of the economy.
Audio
Energy lessons Australia can learn from California
California Energy Commissioner, Andrew McAllister, says Australia is too overly focussed on the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
Discussion paper
100% Renewable grid by 2030
Australia should transition quickly to a 100% renewable electricity grid, as it is cheaper and less risky than the alternative of building new coal-fired power stations. This can be achieved by 2030.