Cleaner and more reliable energy in Territory’s remote communities will take a major step forward with community consultations for the Remote Power System Strategy (RPSS) now underway.
The initial consultations will involve Land Councils, Regional Government Councils, Local Aboriginal Corporations, and other relevant stakeholders.
The RPSS is a key initiative of the Territory Labor Government’s commitment to deliver a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
The RPSS aims to achieve an average 70 per cent of the combined electricity consumed in the 72 communities serviced by Indigenous Essential Services (IES), to come from renewable energy by 2030.
The benefits of 70 per cent renewables in IES serviced communities by 2030 includes:
– reduced greenhouse gas emissions
– reduced noise levels
– improved electricity supply reliability from more modern power systems
– employment, contracting and operational opportunities for community-based Aboriginal organisations, businesses and corporations.
The consultation process will include engaging with stakeholders to understand their aspirations and the required support to implement the strategy.
The Territory Labor Government will work with regional and remote Aboriginal organisations, businesses and corporations, to understand their aspirations to participate in delivery of the program.
These engagements will enable the optimal renewable development pathway, considering existing energy assets, community aspirations, electricity demand profiles and forecast growth for each community.
