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Victoria’s Renewable Energy Action Plan released

by Utility Journalist
July 14, 2017
in Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, Solar
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The Victorian Government has released Victoria’s Renewable Energy Action Plan, backed by $146 million in funding to deliver more renewable, affordable and reliable energy for the state.

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, said, “This funding represents the most significant government investment in renewable energy in Victoria’s history.

“We need to ensure that the new energy technology sector is equipped to create jobs, attract investment and grow the economy for the benefit of all Victorians – and we’re doing just that.

“The Renewable Energy Action Plan will help us deliver affordable, sustainable and reliable energy for Victoria.”

This is one of several initiatives announced in the $146 million Renewable Energy Action Plan.

The Plan also includes:

  • $48.1 million for renewable energy certificate purchasing, including powering Victoria’s tram fleet
  • $25 million to deploy grid-scale battery storage facilities in the west of Victoria by next summer
  • $15.8 million for smart software system, solar and battery storage microgrid initiatives

The Victorian Government is already getting on with delivering several key renewable energy actions for Victoria, including:

  • Setting ambitious yet achievable renewable energy generation targets of 25 per cent by 2020 and 40 per cent by 2025
  • Establishing three pilot community power hubs in the Latrobe Valley, Ballarat and Bendigo to enable community groups to access renewable energy expertise and services
  • Creating the Centre for New Energy Technologies and appointing the Victorian Renewable Energy Advocate

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