Energy
How Does Energy Help Achieve A Cleaner Society?
In Australia, energy has been a serious issue for many years. For instance, greenhouse gas emission in Australia is one of the highest in the world. This is raising a lot of concern.
Interestingly, there has also been a lot of focus directed to energy to achieve a cleaner society. For us at Climate Adaptation Australia, we have followed some critical energy projects. These projects are in place to fast-track Australia’s adaptation to climate change. In the following areas, there have been numerous actions aimed at adapting to climate change.
Electricity
Electricity in Australia is still majorly supported by fossil fuels. Though renewable energy sources are gaining ground, there is still a lot to cover. As an action plan, Australia has started with a review of the electricity framework and the replacement of powerlines. The country is also considering smart meters and studying the electricity markets.
Accelerating and gaining new grounds, there has also been a commitment in the areas of research and development in electricity.
Gas
A discussion about achieving a low-carbon society in Australia without factoring in natural gas in Australia may be as good as nothing. This emphasizes the importance of Gas in the Australian economy and electricity generation.
Through cheap and clean gas supply, Australia wants to transit into a more sterile society—and adapt to climate changes in good time.
Energy Efficiency
Adapting to climate change means becoming efficient in the use of energy. Australia understands this and has been doing all it can conserve energy. Through direct initiatives that conserve energy at home and in industries, Australia makes energy affordable and accessible to everyone.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy tapped from natural sources like the sun, wind, and heat has been gaining ground in Australia. Generating energy from these sources has allowed Australia to cut down on pollution nationally.
Different initiatives are in place to tap renewable energy through hydroelectricity, bioenergy, solar energy, geothermal, wind energy, and many more. There have also been different community engagement actions on renewable energy.
Safety And Emergencies
While engaging in different actions to achieve a cleaner society through energy, safety is also important. For Australia’s past initiative plans, safety has been a major consideration—for instance, electricity in Australia is regarded as among the safest in the world.
Nonetheless, there are still instances of power outages. This is why there is an energy emergency and safety program coordinated by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, which responds to energy emergencies and ensures that issues are kept under control.
Legislations
Legislations would always play a critical role in national development. In adapting to climate changes in Australia, the power of legislation has also been factored in. To achieve affordable and accessible energy for all, the Australian legislators are making policies. Also, some policies and regulations will fast track the achievement of a clean environment.
In all, Climate Adaptation Australia seeks the contribution of all stakeholders and residents of Australia. Their contributions to a cleaner society would help push the plans for quick climate adaptation at a great length.