Australia’s Clean Energy Momentum – It’s a Race to the Top

In fewer than six years, Australia has doubled the share of renewable electricity in our main grid and, today, more than 3.6 million Australian households have installed rooftop solar to reduce their power bills and slash climate pollution according to a new report, the Race to the Top, just launched by the Climate Council.

Nowhere is our rapid shift towards an economy powered by renewable energy more visible than at the state and territory level where governments, communities and households are leading the charge. Most importantly, the collective result of these efforts is that we are well on the way to meeting Australia’s national climate pollution reduction target of 43% by 2030.

As Australian states and territories accelerate towards a clean economy without climate pollution, it is important to take stock of how far we’ve already come and the benefits this is already delivering for millions of Australians. The momentum is huge and all our biggest states – except Western Australia – have set stronger renewable energy and emissions reductions targets which are helping to prioritise resources, drive necessary action and track progress. The report suggests it is essential for the Australian Government to continue showing leadership that sustains and accelerates this momentum.

The policy and investments choices we make today will shape the future for our kids and with climate change as a priority, together, we can secure a cleaner, safer and more prosperous Australia for them.

Read the report by the Climate Council here.