Securing Australia's Energy Future - 2004 White Paper on Energy

Country	Australia
Year Implemented	2004
Policy Status	Under review
Agency	•Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Funding	AUD 700 million
Related Policies	Renewable Energy Development Initiative Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund Solar Cities Fuel Tax Reform Energy Grants (Cleaner Fuels) Scheme Fiscal Incentives for Ethanol and Biodiesel Strengthening the Foundation for Australia's Energy Future
Policy Type	•Policy Processes   •Strategic Planning
Policy Target	•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources   •All
Policy Sector	•Framework Policy
Description	In 2004, the federal government announced its Energy White Paper (EWP), 'Securing Australia's Energy Future'. The EWP supports a range of energy policy initiatives that will set Australia on a long-term course to lower greenhouse emissions from the energy sector, and further develop Australia's renewable energy industry. The initiatives include: -Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund (LETDF); -Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI); -Solar Cities Trial; -Wind Energy Forecasting Capability; -Advanced Electricity Storage Technologies; and -Identifying barriers and impediments to renewable and distributed energy Please see separate entries for programmes still current. The Government announced the development of a new Energy White Paper in September 2008. The White Paper will provide a comprehensive energy policy framework through to 2030, as well as short- to medium-term recommendations for government and industry, focusing on investment and employment in the resources and energy sectors. The timing of the Energy White Paper has been delayed following the Government's decision to delay an emissions trading scheme.
URL	http://www.energywhitepaper.ret.gov.au/