- "more productive consumer choices, through measures which make consumer energy choices easier, help business compete and provide more efficient incentives; and
- more productive energy services, through measures which support innovation, competitive modern markets and consumer protections".
The main measures proposed in the Plan include:
- Increased energy efficiency improvement across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors in buildings, appliances and equipment, as well as smarter management of energy
- Improvement in light vehicle fuel efficiency
- Reformed electricity and gas market policy to further support new emerging clean technologies and help consumers to reduce their energy costs
- Support to technological and business-model innovation in the energy sector
- Support to growth in renewable energy and expansion of the Emission Reduction Fund
- Promote low carbon urban development
- Building international collaboration
The related Work program details the measures, their status and proposal for implementation.
The National Energy Productivity Plan aims to deliver numerous benefits, including:
- boost competitiveness
- help consumers manage their energy costs
- reduce GHG emissions - the NEPP is expected to contribute more than 25% of the savings required to meeting Australia's 2030 emissions reduction target (26-28% below 2005 levels)
