Powering a 21st century economy: Secure, clean, affordable electricity

Short Summary of Resource: This report outlines the benefits of a modern electricity grid powered by diverse renewable energy and storage to provide secure, clean and affordable power for Australians
Detailed description of the resource: Australia’s inefficient, ageing, polluting coal plants will inevitably close. This provides a critical opportunity to move to a modern, 21st century electricity system. In doing so, Australia will tackle multiple policy objectives: affordable electricity for consumers; a secure and reliable electricity system; safeguarding our electricity system from worsening extreme weather; and tackling climate change by reducing Australia’s pollution
Keywords: ENERGY Electricity, ENERGY Renewable, ENERGY Coal, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Mitigation
Content Owners / Rights Holders: Climate Council
Date of Publication: 2017
Type of Resource: Sector reports
Format of Resource: pdf
Relevant Sector: Industry & resources
Geographical Scope: National
Relevant LG Functional Area: Environment/sustainability
Council Type: All council types
URL / DOI for resource access: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/uploads/efaba1ac235ca4043c745f9f7f012f93.pdf
Relevant Governance Indicator: Climate risk management, Climate change policy