The Tasmanian Government has opened public consultation for the Draft Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans for Energy and Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU).
The plan highlights priorities and future opportunities to reduce emissions and climate related risks, preparing sectors for the future and building resilience to climate change.
The industrial sector accounts for almost 20 per cent of Tasmania’s emissions, while the energy sector accounts for 22 per cent.
“Our major industrials will need access to more renewable energy generation and support to electrify production processes in order to reduce emissions,” Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan said.
Tasmania reached net-zero emissions in 2014 and has often reached near 100 per cent renewable power. This is largely due to the islands’ heavy forestry creating a ‘carbon sink’ and the longstanding dominance of renewable hydropower.
However, low water levels in June forced the state to get a third of its power from coal and gas, while population growth and electrification are expected to further increase energy demand.
The state has set a target to double its renewable energy production, providing energy security and supporting future industry exports of renewable power.
“I encourage anyone interested in improving the way we transition our industrial and energy sectors to a low emissions future to provide feedback on the draft plans,” Duigan said.
Consultation will close on 7 October 2024. Information on how to respond is available on the ReCFIT website.
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