{"id":14617,"date":"2017-08-31T07:50:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T21:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=14617"},"modified":"2017-08-31T07:50:28","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T21:20:28","slug":"australian-states-renewable-energy-mb0188","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/australian-states-renewable-energy-mb0188\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian States Lighting The Way On Renewable Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/renewable-energy-australian-states.jpg\" alt=\"Renewables Ready : States Leading The Charge\" width=\"700\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/renewable-energy-australian-states.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/renewable-energy-australian-states-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><br \/>\nAustralia&#8217;s states and territories are lifters and the Federal Government continues to be a leaner on renewable energy and emissions reduction.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->A new report from the Climate Council states all Australian states and territories (except WA) now have strong renewable energy targets and\/or net zero emissions targets in place.<\/p>\n<p>In its 2017 state scorecard, the Council says while there is an absence of solid policy at a Federal level, state and territory renewable targets are broadly consistent with action needed on climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the state leaderboard looks:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/renewable-energy-scorecard.jpg\" alt=\"Australian state renewable energy scorecard\" width=\"700\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/renewable-energy-scorecard.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/renewable-energy-scorecard-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: A \/ 50% renewable energy by 2025 \/ Net zero emissions by 2050<\/p>\n<p><strong>Australian Capital Territory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: A \/ 100% renewable energy by 2020 \/ Net zero emissions by 2050<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tasmania<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: A \/ 100% renewable energy by 2022 \/ Net zero emissions by 2050<\/p>\n<p><strong>Queensland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: B \/ 50% renewable energy by 2030 \/ Net zero emissions by 2050<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victoria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: B \/ 25% renewable energy by 2020 \/ 40% renewable energy by 2025 \/Net zero emissions by 2050<\/p>\n<p><strong>New South Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: C \/ No renewable energy target \/Net zero emissions by 2050<\/p>\n<p><strong>Western Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall Score: C \/ No renewable energy target \/ No net zero emissions target<\/p>\n<p><strong>Northern Territory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall score: C \/ 50% renewable energy by 2030 \/ No net zero emissions target<\/p>\n<p>The Council says since its report last year, New South Wales and the Northern Territory have seen the most dramatic positive shift in policy support for renewable energy and emissions reductions.<\/p>\n<p>The states with the largest increase in renewables&#8217; share of the energy mix last year were South Australia (boosted wind generation and a reduction in coal-fired power) and New South Wales, which saw a doubling in hydro generation due to low water levels in the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/solar101.html\">home solar power<\/a>, the report identifies Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia as having the highest proportion of households with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/cost\/\">solar panels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although WA is a small-scale solar leader, the Climate Council has expressed concern Western Australia is lagging behind other states on renewable energy generally, despite having excellent resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Federal Government Relying On States And Territory Efforts<\/h2>\n<p>While upbeat about state efforts, the report is critical of the Federal Government&#8217;s contribution, stating it is relying on the states and territories to meet emissions reduction targets.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The Federal Government has no plans to encourage investment in new renewable energy in Australia beyond the existing policy framework set in place prior to the current government\u2019s election,&#8221; says the report. &#8220;Renewable energy targets set by the Australian Government are not in line with effectively tackling climate change.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Council notes the Clean Energy Target recommended by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/finkel-review-energy-mb0074\/\"> Finkel Review<\/a> would encourage new investment in renewables to meet electricity demand and put downward pressure on power prices. 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