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At least Queensland government is now TALKING about renewable energy

Renewable Energy Options Discussed  http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/renewable-energy-options-discussed,31608#.UkN-kNJwonE

Energy Minister Mark McArdle is encouraging the development of new energy generating technologies that offer cost savings to electricity users.

Speaking today at the first annual OnSite Energy conference in Brisbane, Mr McArdle said an increasing number of solutions combining multiple technologies were entering the market.

“Emerging technologies have the potential, if implemented and managed correctly, to save electricity users money, address peak demand issues and defer the need to build network infrastructure,” he said.

“Positive outcomes can be achieved through the grouping of multiple technologies and the Newman Government supports these technologies where they are commercially viable.”

Mr McArdle said the three-day OnSite Energy conference would raise awareness of developing renewable energy sources.

“The focus of the conference is on bringing energy independence down to the level of community, business and industry by establishing small, independent, clean, alternative energy production facilities,” he said.

“Issues that will be addressed include power storage systems, commercial and industrial applications, technologies, economic implications and government policy initiatives.

“Conferences such as this are important platforms to see how emerging technologies interact with the existing electricity grid, how they develop, how they reduce in cost over time and what commercial applications of the technology emerge.”

Mr McArdle said the electricity system needed lasting reform to meet the needs of Queenslanders now and into the future.

“It is important to have a mature discussion on the role of new technologies, demand management and energy efficiency in the broader context of the electricity sector,” he said.

“We know the electricity market is changing and we need to ensure we are able to adapt to those changes and be flexible in the dynamic energy environment.

“New embedded generation, energy management and storage technologies have the potential to radically alter the physical structure of our electricity market and the way in which customers purchase and consume electricity.”

Energy Minister Mark McArdle is encouraging the development of new energy generating technologies that offer cost savings to electricity users.

Speaking today at the first annual OnSite Energy conference in Brisbane, Mr McArdle said an increasing number of solutions combining multiple technologies were entering the market.

“Emerging technologies have the potential, if implemented and managed correctly, to save electricity users money, address peak demand issues and defer the need to build network infrastructure,” he said.

“Positive outcomes can be achieved through the grouping of multiple technologies and the Newman Government supports these technologies where they are commercially viable.”

Mr McArdle said the three-day OnSite Energy conference would raise awareness of developing renewable energy sources.

“The focus of the conference is on bringing energy independence down to the level of community, business and industry by establishing small, independent, clean, alternative energy production facilities,” he said.

“Issues that will be addressed include power storage systems, commercial and industrial applications, technologies, economic implications and government policy initiatives.

“Conferences such as this are important platforms to see how emerging technologies interact with the existing electricity grid, how they develop, how they reduce in cost over time and what commercial applications of the technology emerge.”

Mr McArdle said the electricity system needed lasting reform to meet the needs of Queenslanders now and into the future.

“It is important to have a mature discussion on the role of new technologies, demand management and energy efficiency in the broader context of the electricity sector,” he said.

“We know the electricity market is changing and we need to ensure we are able to adapt to those changes and be flexible in the dynamic energy environment.

“New embedded generation, energy management and storage technologies have the potential to radically alter the physical structure of our electricity market and the way in which customers purchase and consume electricity.”

September 25, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | energy, Queensland