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| Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target | |
|---|---|
| Name | Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target |
| Established | 1999 |
| Jurisdiction | Tasmania |
| Target year | 2022 |
| Target | 100% renewable electricity (statewide) |
| Status | Ongoing |
Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target The Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target is a jurisdictional policy aiming to achieve high shares of renewable electricity in Tasmania by specific milestones, reflecting commitments seen in Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, National Electricity Market reforms and regional targets such as South Australia renewable policy and Victoria Renewable Energy Target. It intersects with institutions including the Tasmanian Government, Hydro-Electric Corporation (TAS) (Hydro Tasmania), Australian Energy Market Operator, Clean Energy Council and international frameworks like United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Tasmania's policy evolved from earlier initiatives such as the Basslink interconnector, the expansion of Hydro Tasmania facilities like Gordon Power Station and development of wind farms such as Woolnorth Wind Farm and Project Marinus proposals. Historical drivers include state commitments following the Kyoto Protocol signing and national debates epitomised by the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the Renewable Energy Target (Australia), alongside electricity market developments in the National Electricity Market. Important stakeholders in the formative period included Australian Conservation Foundation, Tasmanian Greens, Liberal Party of Australia (Tasmanian Division), Australian Labor Party (Tasmanian Branch) and industry groups like the Business Council of Australia.
The formal target was influenced by comparative frameworks such as the Australian Capital Territory renewable target, New South Wales renewable policies and international examples like Denmark energy policy and Germany Energiewende. Legislative instruments and commitments linked to the target involved agencies such as the Department of State Growth (Tasmania), the Environment Protection Authority (Tasmania), Renewable Energy Target (Australia) legislation debates in the Parliament of Tasmania and coordination with the Australian Energy Market Commission. The policy timeline aligned with national milestones including those set by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and reported against schemes managed by the Clean Energy Regulator.
Implementation relied heavily on expansion of hydropower assets by Hydro Tasmania, wind projects by developers like Roaring 40s and Tilt Renewables, and proposals for pumped hydro like the Battery of the Nation concept, linked to transmission projects such as Basslink and proposed Project Marinus. Key construction and commissioning examples include Woolnorth Wind Farm, Studland Bay Wind Farm proposals, and small-scale initiatives supported by the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. Partnerships involved entities like TasNetworks, Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and private investors including International Renewable Energy Agency participants and multinational utilities. Grid integration issues referenced events such as the 2016 South Australia blackout and market reforms in the National Electricity Market.
Regulatory oversight engaged the Australian Energy Regulator, Tasmanian Planning Commission, Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator and environmental assessment by the Environmental Impact Assessment processes overseen by the Environment Protection Authority (Tasmania). Governance frameworks drew upon models from the Clean Energy Council codes, Australian Energy Market Operator procedures, and interjurisdictional coordination with the Commonwealth Government of Australia under mechanisms discussed in the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and energy policy reviews like the Finkel Review. Legal and policy scrutiny involved the Supreme Court of Tasmania in planning disputes and parliamentary committees such as the Environment, Resources and Development Committee.
Economic impacts referenced employment and investment tracked by organisations like the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with fiscal considerations in state budgets presented to the Parliament of Tasmania and analyses by the Productivity Commission. Environmental effects engaged assessments by groups including the Australian Conservation Foundation, Tasmanian Land Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund and research by University of Tasmania academics. Biodiversity concerns involved sites such as Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and species protected under laws like the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Carbon accounting linked outcomes to national inventories reported to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Responses ranged from political advocacy by the Tasmanian Greens and industry representation from the Clean Energy Council to local opposition organised through groups like the Tasmanian Against Planned Pollution (example appellation) and municipal councils such as City of Hobart deliberations. Media coverage included outlets such as the Mercury (Hobart), ABC Hobart, The Advocate (Tasmania) and national commentary in The Australian Financial Review. Public consultation processes involved forums convened by the Department of State Growth (Tasmania) and submissions to parliamentary inquiries in the Parliament of Tasmania.
Category:Energy policy in Tasmania