Report: Protecting nature and better regional planning missing link to accelerating renewable energy rollout
Australia’s environment groups have release a new report finding that protecting nature and improved regional planning are the missing link to accelerating Australia’s renewable energy rollout.
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Australia’s environment groups have release a new report finding that protecting nature and improved regional planning are the missing link to accelerating Australia’s renewable energy rollout.
The report, States of Transition, prepared by Common Capital, finds that planned renewable energy projects currently in the pipeline could meet 2030 renewable energy targets by up to five times in some jurisdictions, but stronger nature and community protections are vital for public confidence and to ensure the best projects get built.
The good news out of the report is that Australia currently has a healthy supply of renewable energy projects in train to meet the nation’s energy goals.
However the report says not all proposals are viable and the report finds that progress is being held back by inadequate planning, lack of community clarity around the rollout of renewables and public concern on nature impacts.
The States of Transition report identifies the need for strong regional strategies to safeguard
high-level conservation areas and restore degraded habitat and First Nations engagement and consultation will be essential to achieving positive environmental and cultural outcomes in the transition to renewable energy in a manner consistent with the vital principles of free and prior consent and self-determination.
Environment Centre Northern Territory, Senior Climate Campaigner, Bree Ahrens said the Territory has the natural assets to become Australia’s renewable energy leader.
“But we need to move faster,” she said.
“With strong planning and environmental regulation we can help secure a safe climate future while safeguarding the Territory’s nature.
“More battery storage, greater investment in the grid and reinstating our renewable energy target will help deliver more affordable and reliable power for Territorians.
With parts of the Territory set to become unlivable by 2070 due to climate change, we need to act now.”
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