The ACT Large-scale Solar Auction process has set a national benchmark for large-scale solar generation policy design and, subject to a review of the auction later this year, will be the model used to pursue the 690 megawatts of renewable capacity required to achieve our 2020 greenhouse gas emission targets. The Government’s ACTSmart of programs has been supporting households and small businesses by providing education and expert energy efficiency advice. The Outreach program assists low income householders in improving energy efficiency in their homes and reducing energy bills by providing advice and energy efficient appliances and fittings. The ACTSmart Office and Business Program has been successful in providing advice, training, signage and planning that helps businesses achieve waste reductions. Significant progress was made during the year with the Tuggeranong Hyperdome being the first large shopping centre in the Territory to participate in the program. Sustainability in the Built Environment For over a decade the ACT has led the way on disclosure requirements for building energy efficiency. The Territory has been recognised internationally in the development of these standards. The Government recognises the role of urban planning and ensures a sustainable future by incorporating innovative planning and design in developments, delivered through the Land Development Agency. The ACT continues to lead in addressing sustainability issues with the early adoption of new building standards for energy efficiency, a well established energy rating scheme and the introduction of licensing for residential building energy efficiency assessors. The released in July 2012, ACT Planning Strategy Planning for a sustainable city, – establishes how the Territory will develop to meet the environmental, social and economic challenges. Sustainability in Transport In 2012, the Government released the Transport for Canberra policy which aims to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the number of people using active travel and public transport. Transport for Canberra sets about creating a transport system that: is safe for moving people however they get around; provides sustainable travel options and reduces transport emissions; makes active travel, like walking and cycling, the easy way to get around; is integrated with land use planning ; is accessible for everybody whatever their level of mobility; and is efficient and cost effective, providing value for money for Government, business and the community. The Government is committed to sustainable transport, including progressing light rail in the Territory. The 201314 Budget provides for the:
The ACT Large-scale Solar Auction process has set a national benchmark for large-scale solar generation policy design and, subject to a review of the auction later this year, will be the model used to pursue the 690 megawatts of renewable capacity required to achieve our 2020 greenhouse gas emission targets. The Government’s ACTSmart of programs has been supporting households and small businesses by providing education and expert energy efficiency advice. The Outreach program assists low income householders in improving energy efficiency in their homes and reducing energy bills by providing advice and energy efficient appliances and fittings. The ACTSmart Office and Business Program has been successful in providing advice, training, signage and planning that helps businesses achieve waste reductions. Significant progress was made during the year with the Tuggeranong Hyperdome being the first large shopping centre in the Territory to participate in the program. Sustainability in the Built Environment For over a decade the ACT has led the way on disclosure requirements for building energy efficiency. The Territory has been recognised internationally in the development of these standards. The Government recognises the role of urban planning and ensures a sustainable future by incorporating innovative planning and design in developments, delivered through the Land Development Agency. The ACT continues to lead in addressing sustainability issues with the early adoption of new building standards for energy efficiency, a well established energy rating scheme and the introduction of licensing for residential building energy efficiency assessors. The ACT Planning Strategy – Planning for a sustainable city, released in July 2012, establishes how the Territory will develop to meet the environmental, social and economic challenges. Sustainability in Transport In 2012, the Government released the Transport for Canberra policy which aims to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the number of people using active travel and public transport. Transport for Canberra sets about creating a transport system that: is safe for moving people however they get around; provides sustainable travel options and reduces transport emissions; makes active travel, like walking and cycling, the easy way to get around; is integrated with land use planning ; is accessible for everybody whatever their level of mobility; and is efficient and cost effective, providing value for money for Government, business and the community. The Government is committed to sustainable transport, including progressing light rail in the Territory. The 201314 Budget provides for the: