Victoria's Renewable Energy Targets

Victoria's Renewable Energy Targets Last Modified: 06-Sep-2016 7:28 AM
  • 25%
    of electricity generated in the state to come from renewable energy by 2020.
  • 40%
    of electricity generated in the state to come from renewable energy by 2025.
  • 0
    net emissions to be achieved by 2050.
  • 14%
    Currently, the share of Victoria’s electricity that comes from renewable sources.
  • 5,400 MW
    anticipated new large-scale renewable energy capacity will be built in Victoria by 2025.
  • $2.5 billion
    estimates investment needed in the state to build the new capacity.
  • 4,000
    + additional jobs in the renewable energy sector will be created during the expected peak year of construction in 2024.
  • 12%
    reduction in electricity sector greenhouse emissions by 2034-35.
Posted by AUS Sustainability in Environment
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