The Electricity and Energy Sector Plan sets out a roadmap for the next stages of our energy transformation to help households, industry and governments to navigate and prosper as Australia decarbonises its energy system.
The pathway to 2050 sets out 3 shifts in our energy system to get to net zero:
- Use energy more efficiently. Using all energy – including electricity, gas and liquid fuels – wisely will reduce how much energy we need and how much infrastructure we need to support this.
- Electrify and fuel-switch. Changing how we power activities will allow us to take advantage of cheaper, cleaner energy sources, including renewable electricity.
- Scale clean energy supply. Growing how much clean energy we can deliver will allow us to keep powering homes, businesses and industry as we reduce fossil fuel use.
The Plan focuses on actions to take Australia to 2035, and set Australia up for beyond 2035, based on the following phases of transformation:
- Now to 2030. Reducing electricity sector emissions to reach 82% renewable generation while other sectors decarbonise through electrification.
- 2030 to 2035. Continue decarbonising transport, built environment and industry sectors through electrification and energy efficiency.
- 2035 to 2050. Accelerate switching to clean energy sources across all energy users, and achieve an efficient, affordable and reliable renewable energy system by 2050.
