National Energy Productivity Plan 2015-2030

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To deliver the Australian Government's National Energy Productivity Target of 40% improvement between 2015 and 2030, the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council has developed the National Energy Productivity Plan (NEPP), a framework and related economy-wide work plan. In better coordinating energy market reform, energy efficiency and climate policy, the Plan aims to improve national energy productivity by stimulating: 
 
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<li>"more productive consumer choices, through measures which make consumer energy choices easier, help business compete and provide more efficient incentives; and</li> 
<li>more productive energy services, through measures which support innovation, competitive modern markets and consumer protections".</li> 
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The main measures proposed in the Plan include: 
 
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<li>Increased energy efficiency improvement across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors in buildings, appliances and equipment, as well as smarter management of energy</li> 
<li>Improvement in light vehicle fuel efficiency</li> 
<li>Reformed electricity and gas market policy to further support new emerging clean technologies and help consumers to reduce their energy costs</li> 
<li>Support to technological and business-model innovation in the energy sector</li> 
<li>Support to growth in renewable energy and expansion of the Emission Reduction Fund</li> 
<li>Promote low carbon urban development</li> 
<li>Building international collaboration</li> 
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The related <a href="https://scer.govspace.gov.au/files/2015/12/NEPP-Work-Plan-version-for-release-20151203sc.pdf">Work program</a> details the measures, their status and proposal for implementation. 
The National Energy Productivity Plan aims to deliver numerous benefits, including: 
 
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<li>boost competitiveness</li> 
<li>help consumers manage their energy costs</li> 
<li>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)</li> 
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