Canberra at the forefront in the new renewable energy era

Canberra at the centre of a renewable energy superpower, Canberra Times, 23 Apr 16 A climate change think-tank’s report says Australia is on the forefront of a renewable energy era and forecasts the nation to become an economic superpower if it capitalises on its natural energy sources.

Beyond Zero Emission CEO Stephen Bygrave said the global economy will be changing over the next few decades as the world transitions to an energy sector less reliant on fossil fuel energies……..

The ACT Environment and Climate Change Minister Simon Corbell said the capital’s approach to renewable energy was proof the decarbonisation transition was possible.

“The ACT’s success in fast approaching our own 90 per cent renewable energy target shows a 100 per cent renewable energy target could be entirely achievable.”

The territory government estimates there will be more than $400 million in local investment benefits in renewable energy over the next 20 years and more than $1.5 billion in infrastructure development.

“As an early adopter of renewable energy skills and technology, Canberra is well positioned to be at the forefront of Australia’s transition to renewable energy,” said Mr Corbell. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-at-the-centre-of-a-renewable-energy-superpower-20160422-god1w9.html