❓ Mr. Tallentire questions the Minister for Energy on how the Strategic Energy Initiative's objectives of minimising carbon emissions and environmental stewardship can be reconciled with projected increases in WA's emissions from coal-fired generation projects. The Minister's response outlines the multi-faceted approach of Energy2031.
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I refer the Minister to a recent Environmental Protection Authority report (Report 1358, May 2010, found at
http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/docs/1358/Rep1358PerdamanPER10510.pdf
) which notes that projects, comprising significant coal-fired generation projects, could add more than 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to Western Australia's current emissions of 76.3 MTPA. In addition, projects currently being assessed could add a further 36 MTPA. Given that this will potentially increase Western Australian emissions by 75% over the next few years, could the Minister outline how the objectives of the Strategic Energy Initiative, namely, minimising carbon emissions and sound environmental stewardship, can be reconciled with this likely scenario; and
(a) if not, why not?
http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/docs/1358/Rep1358PerdamanPER10510.pdf
) which notes that projects, comprising significant coal-fired generation projects, could add more than 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to Western Australia's current emissions of 76.3 MTPA. In addition, projects currently being assessed could add a further 36 MTPA. Given that this will potentially increase Western Australian emissions by 75% over the next few years, could the Minister outline how the objectives of the Strategic Energy Initiative, namely, minimising carbon emissions and sound environmental stewardship, can be reconciled with this likely scenario; and
(a) if not, why not?
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12 October 2010
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Minister representing the Minister for Energy
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35 days
The Government's Strategic Energy Initiative,
Energy2031
, is about working with industry and the community to develop an ambitious and practical plan that aims to meet the State's energy needs over the next 20 years.
Energy2031
adopts a multi-faceted approach towards delivery of the strategic goals of providing secure, reliable, competitive and cleaner energy for Western Australia.
In the future, a broad mix of electricity generation can be expected, including from lower carbon-intensive sources. The Strategic Energy Initiative will serve to establish the framework within which that can occur. The Strategic Energy Initiative will also include a strong focus on improving energy efficiency within Western Australiato reduce the scale of generation capacity required to sustain future growth of the economy.
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Energy2031
, is about working with industry and the community to develop an ambitious and practical plan that aims to meet the State's energy needs over the next 20 years.
Energy2031
adopts a multi-faceted approach towards delivery of the strategic goals of providing secure, reliable, competitive and cleaner energy for Western Australia.
In the future, a broad mix of electricity generation can be expected, including from lower carbon-intensive sources. The Strategic Energy Initiative will serve to establish the framework within which that can occur. The Strategic Energy Initiative will also include a strong focus on improving energy efficiency within Western Australiato reduce the scale of generation capacity required to sustain future growth of the economy.
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