Strategic Indicator 1: Identify Actions to Deliver 40 per cent Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Compared to 1990 levels by 2020 Note: Carbon offsets are measured in metric tons of carbon-dioxide-equivalent (CO2-e) Strategic Objective 2 Promoting Sustainable, Secure and Equitable Energy Supply As part of the drive to carbon neutrality the Government has developed an ACT Sustainable Energy Policy. The primary focus of the policy is to reduce emissions associated with energy use. The policy contains specific and measurable targets to ensure the equitable provision of energy and security of supply. Implementation will continue in 2013-14 where the Directorate will: support the uptake of renewable energy such as GreenPower; support the deployment of large scale renewable energy generation within the Territory; and support increased energy efficiency in homes and businesses through the promotion of the Energy Efficiency (Cost of Living) Scheme. Strategic Indicator 2.1: Growth in Renewable Energy Generation in the Territory Strategic Indicator 2.2: Uptake of Energy Efficiency (Cost of Living) Scheme Strategic Objective 3 Securing Sustainable Water Resources The Government will continue to explore and support cost effective ways to reduce demand for water, encourage sustainable water use through water sensitive urban design and pursue various options to reduce our reliance on potable water. The Directorate will work across government and with ACTEW Corporation to secure the ACT’s water supply and with the broader community to achieve sustainability in water use. The Directorate will: implement a new Think water, act water strategy to specifically address long term water usage and catchment management; work with industry and the community to identify and implement water sensitive urban design including water savings measures, and promote water savings programs and technologies, including through rebates where appropriate; review Environmental Flow Guidelines to ensure the continuing health of the ACT’s rivers and lakes; and work with the Murray Darling Basin Authority to implement water reforms within the ACT’s part of the Murray Darling Basin to achieve long term water security as the city grows. Strategic Indicator 3: Work with the Community on Implementing the Murray Darling Basin Plan
Strategic Indicator 1: Identify Actions to Deliver 40 per cent Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Compared to 1990 levels by 2020 Note: Carbon offsets are measured in metric tons of carbon-dioxide-equivalent (CO2-e) Strategic Objective 2 Promoting Sustainable, Secure and Equitable Energy Supply As part of the drive to carbon neutrality the Government has developed an ACT Sustainable Energy Policy. The primary focus of the policy is to reduce emissions associated with energy use. The policy contains specific and measurable targets to ensure the equitable provision of energy and security of supply. Implementation will continue in 2013-14 where the Directorate will: support the uptake of renewable energy such as GreenPower; support the deployment of large scale renewable energy generation within the Territory; and support increased energy efficiency in homes and businesses through the promotion of the Energy Efficiency (Cost of Living) Scheme. Strategic Indicator 2.1: Growth in Renewable Energy Generation in the Territory Strategic Indicator 2.2: Uptake of Energy Efficiency (Cost of Living) Scheme Strategic Objective 3 Securing Sustainable Water Resources The Government will continue to explore and support cost effective ways to reduce demand for water, encourage sustainable water use through water sensitive urban design and pursue various options to reduce our reliance on potable water. The Directorate will work across government and with ACTEW Corporation to secure the ACT’s water supply and with the broader community to achieve sustainability in water use. The Directorate will: implement a new Think water, act water strategy to specifically address long term water usage and catchment management; work with industry and the community to identify and implement water sensitive urban design including water savings measures, and promote water savings programs and technologies, including through rebates where appropriate; review Environmental Flow Guidelines to ensure the continuing health of the ACT’s rivers and lakes; and work with the Murray Darling Basin Authority to implement water reforms within the ACT’s part of the Murray Darling Basin to achieve long term water security as the city grows. Strategic Indicator 3: Work with the Community on Implementing the Murray Darling Basin Plan
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