Remote Indigenous Energy Program

Country	Australia
Year Implemented	2011
Policy Status	In force
Date Promulgated	10-07-2011
Date Effective	10-07-2011
Agency	•Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Ingigenous Affairs •Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Funding	AUD 40 million
Related Policies	Clean Energy Future
Policy Type	•Education and Outreach   •Advice/Aid in Implementation   •Information Dissemination •Incentives/Subsidies   •Grants •Public Investment   •Infrastructure Investment
Policy Target	•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources   •Power
Policy Sector	•Electricity
Size of Plant Targeted	Small and Large
Description	The Remote Indigenous energy program aims to help Indigenous communities access affordable and reliable 24-hour power supplies, contributing to an improvement in health, education and long-term economic capabilities. This AUD40 million program will provide funding to install renewable energy generation systems in approximately 50 remote indigenous communities over the life of the program. Training in basic system maintenance and the provision of information for energy efficient practices to encourage ongoing energy management will also be included.
URL	/www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/programs-projects?pid=1123