❓ Mr. Ripper questions the WA government on implementing the 2% New Renewables Target. The Minister responds that the Commonwealth's Bill places responsibility on Western Power, a commercial entity, not the State Government directly.
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(1) How does the State Government plan to implement the 2% New Renewables Target for electricity generation in Western Australia? (2) What funds (if any) have been set aside in the forward estimates for each financial year for this purpose? (3) Does the State Government consider this target to be binding on Western Australia? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister
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6 September 2000
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(1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
(2) What funds (if any) have been set aside in the forward estimates for each financial year for this purpose? (3) Does the State Government consider this target to be binding on Western Australia? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Does the State Government consider this target to be binding on Western Australia? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
(2) What funds (if any) have been set aside in the forward estimates for each financial year for this purpose? (3) Does the State Government consider this target to be binding on Western Australia? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Does the State Government consider this target to be binding on Western Australia? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Under the Commonwealth's Renewable Energy (Electricity) Bill 2000, the State Government does not have responsibility for implementing the 2% New Renewable Target for electricity generation in Western Australia. The main liable party in Western Australia will be Western Power Corporation. Western Power is Government owned but required to act as a commercial entity and its forward plans are commercially confidential. However it is public knowledge that Western Power has committed $45 million to a 22 MW windfarm at Albany, which is expected to meet the required commitment for 2001 and 2002. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable.
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