EUAA Submission: QREZ Delivering Queensland Renewable Energy Zones Technical Discussion Paper
Emily Wood | January 18, 2022
‘…The EUAA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the QREZ Technical Discussion Paper – Delivering Queensland Renewable Energy Zones. We appreciate the Government’s willingness to undertake early stage engagement as it seeks to implement its 50% renewables policy by 2030.
We find a lot to support in the general approach set out in the document and look forward to further engagement as the details are developed. The EUAA supports action towards a Net Zero target by 2050. Our members with Queensland operations have a range of internal policies to reduce their carbon footprint including sourcing up to 100% of the electricity supply from renewable sources. This includes self-generation as well as corporate PPAs supporting third party renewables investments. Implementation of the Government’s policy will be an important facilitator of our members achieving these targets. We also appreciate the ‘fit for purpose’ approach to ensure that what is implemented works best for Queenslanders…’
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