By: Michael Christie

Michael Christie — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:48:34 +0000

The Queensland Government ClimateSmart 2050 Strategy study is delivering new initiatives in renewable energy. And more recently announced the SE Queensland Climate Change Vulnerability Study. In light of these climate and economic opportunities in Queensland regions. Queensland regions are uniquely positioned to develop a world-class renewable energy industry. Queensland regions are able to facilitate the investment and support the opportunity currently available with the renewable energy industry. SEQ as a region has the majority of the states population, equivalent energy consumption, the major industry and education hub for this State.
This initiative has raised a number of questions. The following questions need to be addressed:
1. What studies have been undertaken within SEQ on the potential of having different types renewable energy generation for this region?
3. What are the different types of GHG being generated in SEQ? What are the volumes? What have been the trends of this over the past 10 years?
2. What is the volume of methane currently being wasted from SEQ rubbish tips? What is the commercial value of this loss?
3. What is the economic potential of ocean, tidal and wave energy generators be installed along the SEQ coastline?
4. Where are the best locations for land and ocean wind generation in SEQ?
5. What is the potential for biomass generation in SEQ?
6. What is the roof space (square meters) available on the roofs of businesses, Local Government, State and Federal Agencies and other institutions for solar and wind generation?
7. What spaces are available in SEQ for solar (non-PV) generation?
8. What action is in place for connecting transmission lines to renewable energy generators in SEQ?
9. What action is in place for a smart grid as part of the National Electricity Grid for SEQ?
10. How much does the Government including its agencies pay each year for electricity and gas in SEQ?
11. What volume of GHG does the Queensland Government including its agencies generate each year in SEQ? What has been the trend of this over the past 10 years?
12. How much does the Queensland Local Government in SEQ pay each year for electricity and gas? What has been the trend of this over the past 10 years?
13. What volume of GHG does the SEQ Local Government generate each year? What has been the trend of this over the past 10 years?
14. What savings is currently being achieved through energy efficiency programs in SEQ? What have been the savings in GHG and energy generation?
15. What action is being taken for SEQ for establishing a smart electricity grid for SEQ? What will be the energy and GHG savings from this?
16. What action is being taken for SEQ for establishing the development of energy-efficient buildings, appliances, transport systems and vehicles? What will be the energy and GHG savings from this?
17. What is occurring in SEQ to leverage partnerships including research and development for a smart grid? What is being carried out to test the benefits of the different technologies available for a smart grid? Will the Queensland Government be establishing a Smart Grid Innovation Centre?
18. A smart grid allows for two-way communication across the grid. What steps are being taken for a smart grid in SEQ?

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