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"The ACT government has unveiled its Integrated Energy Plan which lays out the
pathway to become Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable, all electric city.
Canberra has already cemented itself as one of Australia’s leaders in the
transition to cheaper and cleaner electricity, having successfully hit 100 per
cent renewable electricity back in 2020. It also has the highest uptake of
electric vehicles with a share of more than 20 per cent of new car sales.
The ACT government is now prioritising a “just transition” for the whole
territory, with the release of the plan that roll out support for electrifying
community and public housing, lowest income and vulnerable households, and
apartment residents.
It estimates that the switch from gas cooking, heating, and hot water to
efficient electrical appliances will save a household around $735 a year – and
even more when paired with solar.
“The ACT is preparing to electrify our city and transition away from the use of
fossil fuel energy,” the document says.
“We will be the first Australian city to reach net zero emissions and 100%
renewable energy. This will bring economic opportunities and savings to
households and businesses as they swap from fossil fuel cars and appliances to
more sustainable options. – the new Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) seeks to
ensure all Canberrans can benefit.”
The plan includes a new Community Partnership Electrification Program that will
support lowest income and vulnerable households. This program will run over two
years to cover the up-front costs of energy efficiency upgrades and
electrification for approximately 350 low-income households.
Apartment residents will also benefit from the latest IEP, with a new Retrofit
Readiness program offering free advice and electrification planning for
multi-unit buildings. The IEP will also seek to identify and resolve regulatory
barriers to electrification in upgrades in multiunit buildings.
Other initiatives include interest free loans for multi-unit buildings to
become Electric Vehicle (EV) ready, a new program to help multi-unit buildings
develop a plan to electrify, and rebates of up to $3000 for fleet operators to
install EV chargers.
“By 2045 the ACT’s energy supply will be 100% renewable, with renewable
electricity making up the bulk of energy use for households and businesses,”
the document says. “Renewable gas will be used for niche applications. Fossil
fuels, such as fossil fuel gas, petrol and diesel will be phased out.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
