❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the government's approach to electricity reform, specifically regarding representation of conservation and renewable energy interests and the focus on demand management rather than solely price reduction. The government asserts that these concerns are already addressed within the existing framework.
AnsweredQoN 303Legislative Council
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Regarding the Electricity Reform Steering Group -
(1) Will the Government invite members of the Conservation Council and renewable energy industry to be represented on the Electricity Reform Steering Group?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Will the Government redirect the focus of the Electricity Reform Steering Group from lowering prices of energy for consumers to delivering services that help consumers reduce their energy use and therefore their energy bills?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(1) Will the Government invite members of the Conservation Council and renewable energy industry to be represented on the Electricity Reform Steering Group?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Will the Government redirect the focus of the Electricity Reform Steering Group from lowering prices of energy for consumers to delivering services that help consumers reduce their energy use and therefore their energy bills?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
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Answered
20 December 2001
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for Energy
Response time
44 days
(3) & (4) The Government believes these matters are covered within the objectives set out in the Terms of Reference for the ERTF that include addressing improved efficiency and demand management in the supply of electricity in WA. In the first discussion paper, these and other relevant issues have been identified as an area for submissions to the Task Force.
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