Fed govt investment into cleantech

Reported today, the release of the federal government’s renewable energy target (RET) – $20 billion of new clean energy investment to be tabled in the coming weeks. This will result in thousands of new jobs in ‘green’ projects, development and research as well as initiating delivery of the first big cuts in greenhouse emissions.

Clean Energy Council (CEC) chief executive Matthew Warren congratulated the federal government for delivering on its commitment on a clean energy industry.

“Successfully deploying the 20 per cent target of renewable energy in Australia by 2020 will unleash the ingenuity of Australia’s energy industry, accelerate research and development and will reveal quickly the scale and potential of this important emerging industry,” he said.

The CEC has been working closely with the government since January to fine tune the draft legislation released in December.

Mr Warren added, “The refined RET legislation incorporates crucial changes which will ensure accelerated investment in clean energy so the industry can play an immediate role in reducing Australia’s greenhouse emissions and help drive a new green economy,”

Building Industry Network’s Adelaide site – www.buildadelaide.com.au is currently working with the South Australian Centre for Innovation to assist companies within the Cleantech sector to network and support each other through a new group – Clever Green Connect. The format for this event will allow approx 10 companies to exhibit their product or service while allowing attendees to observe and communicate as well as network with others in attendance. The event will occur every six weeks and a program of exhibitors will be sent to all invited attendees.  Attendance and participation in this event is free, if you are interested in attending this event or would like further information, please email d.hensman@buildadelaide.com.au

We look forward to the opportunity of extending this event to the Sydney market in the future.