States and territories are driving Australia’s acceleration towards a clean and reliable renewable energy grid. In fact, progress on new clean energy generation, like wind and solar, has been so rapid in recent years that it has been hard to keep up. Our report, ‘Race to the top: Australia’s clean energy momentum’, shines a light on the progress Australia’s states and territories have already made, and their plans for the road ahead. It highlights the huge and growing momentum around the country and calls out where governments still have work to do to cut climate pollution further and faster.

How does Tasmania stack up?

Tasmania is a clean energy leader in Australia, having achieved 100% renewable electricity generation and setting a target to produce 200% of its energy needs from renewables. 

Leading the nation into the future 

Tassie’s positive vision is supported by recent reforms to the state’s planning pathways, making it easier to approve and roll out responsibly-delivered renewable energy projects. The ‘apple isle’ is also at the forefront of innovative technologies and industries, including marine energy, bioenergy and renewable hydrogen. The state’s investment in these emerging sectors is set to reduce climate pollution while positioning Tasmania as a pioneer in renewable energy innovation, driving economic growth and creating high-skilled jobs in emerging clean industries.

What next for Tasmania?

Despite building momentum for its clean energy transition across several important areas, Hobart ranks second-last of all Australian capitals for uptake of shared transport – a busload of room for improvement. It’s time for Tassie to give its residents and visitors access to fast, frequent and reliable public transport so they can ditch those polluting, gas-guzzling cars.