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Energy Concept for an Environmentally Sound, Reliable and Affordable Energy Supply

2010PolicyMitigationMore details
Sectors: Energy
The Federal Government's Energy Concept for an Environmentally Sound, Reliable and Affordable Energy Supply sets out a long-term energy strategy to 2050 that will provide an environmentally sound, reliable and affordable energy supply. Scientifically-tested monitoring every three years, to be published. Methodology is to be established. It includes the following targets: Reduce emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2020; to 55% by 2030; to 70% by 2040 and to 80-95% by 2050.
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Resilient infrastructure, Fossil fuel divestment, Net zero growth plan, Sustainable fishing

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Energy Concept for an Environmentally Sound, Reliable and Affordable Energy Supply
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  • 40% cut in GHG emissions by 2020; 55% by 2030; 70% by 2040; then 80-95% by 2050 - against a 1990 baselineEconomy-wide: Economy Wide · Target year: 2050
  • 10% cut in electricity consumption, then 25% by 2020, 2050 against a 2008 baselineEnergy: Energy Efficiency · Target year: 2050
  • 18% final energy from renewables by 2020, then 30% by 2030, 45% by 2040, 60% by 2050Energy: Renewable Energy · Target year: 2050
  • 1 million electric vehicles in use by 2020; then 6 million by 2030Transportation: E Vs And Electric Trains · Target year: 2030

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