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Low emissions and renewable technology
Through its Q2 vision and ClimateSmart 2050 strategy, the Queensland Government is actively pursuing the development of clean energy sources to ensure that our state plays its part in helping to achieve by 2050 the national target of a 60 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Low emissions coal technology
Low emission coal technology (also known as clean coal technology) covers a range of techniques that aim to make energy from fossil fuels more environmentally friendly. This group of technologies explore ways to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions released into the Earth's atmosphere from fossil-fuelled power stations.
In Queensland, research and development is being carried out in three major techniques for low emission coal technology:
- pre-combustion capture
- post-combustion capture
- oxyfuel combustion
For more information about low emission coal technology techniques, and research initiatives and demonstration projects currently underway in Queensland, visit Queensland's Energy Futures website.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy is electricity generated from sources that cannot be depleted. Queensland is rich in renewable energy resources, which include:
- solar
- wind
- geothermal
- biomass and biofuels (such as bagasse)
- tidal, wave and hydroelectricity.
Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important, as they generate fewer greenhouse gases than conventional power stations and therefore reduce carbon emissions.
In Queensland, the government agency responsible for promoting energy conservation and renewable energy uptake is the Office of Clean Energy. It works with investors, energy companies, and other interested parties to establish clean energy business. Established in October 2008, the Office of Clean Energy is a 'one stop shop' providing policy and program support. The Office assists companies by helping to fast track eligible clean energy projects. It oversees integration of renewable energy, energy efficiency and demand management related projects across Queensland.
The Office of Clean Energy contributes to the state government's Q2 vision to reduce Queenslanders´ carbon footprint by one-third by 2020. Through the Q2 vision and the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan, the Queensland Government is actively pursuing development of clean energy sources. This will help ensure Queensland plays its part to achieve the national target of a 60 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Renewable Energy Industry Development Guide provides a single reference point for renewable energy developers in Queensland.
Last updated 23 June 2011