Western Australia sets 75% renewable energy target by 2031
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 05:32 · Archive
Western Australia will aim for 75 per cent renewable electricity by 2031 to reduce energy costs.
Western Australia has announced a 75 per cent renewable energy target for its southwest grid by 2030/31, with Premier Roger Cook arguing the plan will reduce soaring energy costs. Cook warned that without the policy, business energy prices could increase by 89 per cent by 2032. The government also plans additional support for households investing in solar, batteries and electric vehicles, alongside continued support for domestic gas production.
Currently, about 40 per cent of electricity on the South West Interconnected System comes from renewables, a quarter from coal, and the remainder from gas. The state plans to phase out all state-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030. Cook said the energy plan is fundamental to diversifying Western Australia's economy and creating jobs.
The opposition energy spokesman Steve Thomas claimed power prices for businesses had doubled in four years under the Labor government and accused the plan of being an admission of failure. The West Australian Greens said the target was 'long overdue', with MP Brad Pettitt noting that 'WA is the last state to commit to a renewable target'.
How it is being reported
- Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining stateThe nation's richest state has set a 75 per cent renewable energy target by 2031 as it attempts to ditch coal and drive down energy costs.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 04:58
- Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining stateThe nation's richest state has set a 75 per cent renewable energy target by 2031 as it attempts to ditch coal and drive down energy costs.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 04:58
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