❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks about the WA government's plan to introduce a 6% renewable energy target. The government outlines its intention to implement the target in 2005-06, exploring a multi-state approach and defining renewable energy based on the Commonwealth's MRET program.
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I refer to the government’s policy, announced before the 2005 election, of introducing a six per cent renewable energy target for Western Australia. (1) Why is the government proposing this measure? (2) When is it intended to be introduced? (3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE
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Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(1) Why is the government proposing this measure? (2) When is it intended to be introduced? (3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(2) When is it intended to be introduced? (3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(1) Why is the government proposing this measure? (2) When is it intended to be introduced? (3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(2) When is it intended to be introduced? (3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(3) What progress has the government made since the election in implementing this policy? (4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(4) Will energy efficiency measures be allowed to contribute to this target? (5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(5) What mechanism does the government propose to implement this target? (6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(6) What definition of “renewable energy” will the government use to decide which renewable technologies will be allowable? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
Hon Robin Chapple’s question was provided on notice, and I express my appreciation for that. The question relates to the introduction of a six per cent renewable energy target in WA. The answer is as follows - (1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(1) The target will provide an incentive for developing renewable energy and lowering the greenhouse intensity of Western Australia’s electricity supply. (2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(2) The election commitment is to develop and introduce the target in the 2005-06 financial year. (3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(3) The government is having discussions with other states and territories on the possibility of a multistate alternative to a mandatory renewable energy target - MRET - and will first seek to use this forum to develop a mechanism for implementing the six per cent target. (4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(4) No. (5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(5) See the response to question (3). In the event of the multistate forum not reaching agreement, the government will work with stakeholders to develop a suitable state-based mechanism. (6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
(6) The commonwealth’s MRET program lists a number of fuel sources that qualify as renewable. This would form the basis of a Western Australian target.
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