Hon Robin Chapple asks the Minister for Energy about a new inquiry into renewable energy generation in WA, seeking details on its nature, scope, timeline, membership, and publication of results. The Minister's response indicates the inquiry is being finalised, with terms of reference still under development.

AnsweredQoN 606Legislative Council
Asked
15 October 2013
Portfolio
Energy

QuestionView source ↗

RENEWABLE ENERGY — INQUIRY
606. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy:
I refer to the
minister's statement on ABC 7.30
WA on 16 August 2013.
(1) What is
the nature of the new inquiry being conducted into energy generation in WA?
(2) What are
the terms of reference for the inquiry?
(3) Will the
inquiry be statewide or only into the south west interconnected system?
(4) What is
the time limit on the inquiry's deliberations?
(5) Who are
the members of the inquiry panel?
(6) Will the
results of the inquiry be published?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
(1) As
indicated in an interview with the Minister for Energy featured on the ABC 7.30 WA report on 16 August 2013, the
proposed inquiry is to consider policy arrangements affecting large-scale and
small-scale renewable energy systems.
(2)–(6)
The proposed terms of reference for this inquiry, including the scope and
timing of the work, are being finalised.

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