Consultation on Enhanced Renewable Energy Target
On 26 February 2010, the Government announced changes to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme. From January 2011, the existing scheme will be separated into two parts – the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET).
These revised arrangements will deliver on the Government’s 20 per cent by 2020 Renewable Energy Target and will enhance the scheme by:
- encouraging the deployment of large‑scale power generation using Australia’s abundant renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy through the LRET; and
- supporting households, businesses and community groups looking to play their part in the move towards Australia’s low pollution future by installing renewable energy systems like rooftop solar panels and solar hot water systems through the SRES.
The Government released a discussion paper for public consultation, outlining the Government’s policy on the new RET design and seeking feedback on implementation aspects:
Discussion paper – Enhancing the Renewable Energy Target, March 2010 (PDF 715 KB)
Submissions closed 14 April 2010