Blueprint for an energy [r]evolution

Energy [R]evolution Scenario: Australia is a blueprint for a secure, sustainable energy future that protects us from rising fuels costs and creates tens of thousands of new jobs.

Our groundbreaking new report illustrates that by adopting renewable energy and accelerating energy efficiency measures, we can phase out dirty fossil fuels such as coal. The report uses modelling by Greenpeace and Dr Hugh Saddler from Canberra-based Energy Strategies to set out a future scenario for clean energy in Australia.

Goodbye coal …

Coal-fired electricity is the single biggest source of greenhouse pollution in Australia.

By continuing to burn fossil fuels, we’re not only choking the atmosphere with greenhouse gases, but we’re leaving ourselves vulnerable to increasing costs of fossil fuel energy.

… hello renewables

The report shows how we can completely phase out coal-fired electricity in Australia by 2030 by harnessing the country’s renewable energy resources – which are enough to power half of Asia.

For the first time, we have a future scenario for renewable energy that is a practical reality. The blueprint gives the specs on how this can be achieved, including:

• how different renewable energy solutions can work together in city and suburban settings;
• timeframes for introducing renewable energy and phasing out fossil fuels; and
• expected job growth in a renewable energy market.

Report co-author and Greenpeace Renewables Director Sven Teske said that by transforming the energy sector, Energy [R]evolution Scenario puts Australia on the road to cutting total emissions and avoiding catastrophic climate change.

Without further action, Australia’s emissions from energy are set to skyrocket.

What's next?

The Esperanza, fresh from foiling whale hunters in the Southern Ocean and super-size tuna ships in the Pacific, will be soon begin a tour of Australia to promote our blueprint and other solutions to climate change. So, watch this space.

In the meantime, you can take a look at the blueprint.

Read the full report or summary.