WWF today welcomed the Australian Government’s proposal to split the Renewable Energy Target (RET) into two parts – the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.<\/p>\n
It is hoped the division will encourage investment in large scale base-load technologies, like solar thermal, geothermal and wave energy.<\/p>\n
"The two schemes are a good starting point, however we would like to see the RET amended so that it encourages simultaneous development of all emerging large-scale zero emission technologies," said Nicole Ikenberg, WWF’s Climate Change Policy Manager.<\/p>\n
"It is vital the Government finds a way to level the playing field so that investment in renewable energy technologies can be spread evenly across the sector."<\/p>\n
Research commissioned for WWF consistently shows that developing all low emissions electricity – generation technologies simultaneously is essential to transform the economy quickly enough to avoid runaway climate change.<\/p>\n
Indications the scheme could allow the renewable energy target to be exceeded were also welcomed by WWF. Achieving a renewable energy target of greater than 20 per cent by 2020 would put Australia in a strong position to continue to increase renewable energy generation out to 2030.<\/p>\n
"We would like to see this target increased to 40 per cent by 2030," said Ms Ikenberg.<\/p>\n
"If we genuinely intend to transform our economy in a way that addresses the threat of climate change we have no choice but to increase our ambition. A 40 per cent target by 2030 is realistic, practical and affordable."<\/p>\n
Nicole Ikenberg, Climate Change Policy Manager, WWF, 0400 324 107<\/p>\n
Alvin Stone, WWF Media Officer, (02) 8202 1529, astone@wwf.org.au<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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