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Publications & Media Releases
Review of April 2008 Windstorm
On Wednesday 2 April 2008 a severe storm moved across Victoria from west to east. The storm caused major disruption to traffic, public transport and electricity distribution networks leading to extended local power outages.
Following the windstorm the Minister for Energy and Resources and the Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the Emergency Services Commissioner to undertake a review of the windstorm to identify potential improvements emergency management arrangements.
The Report prepared by the Emergency Services Commissioner (PDF 1.1MB) and the Government's response (Word 81KB) to the Reports recommendations are attached.
More Energy Media Releases can be found from the Department of Premier and Cabinet (external link).
Economic Analysis
Impact of BCA and Plumbing Regulations on Gas Supply to New Estates
Changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Plumbing regulations require all new homes built in Victoria from 1 July 2005 to achieve a minimum five star energy rating and install either a water tank or a solar-gas hot water system in areas with gas reticulations.
While these regulations will have a beneficial environmental impact overall, they also have the potential to significantly reduce average gas consumption for new houses. McLennan Magasanik Associates prepared an Economic analysis of impact of BCA and Plumbing regulations on gas supply to new estates for the Victorian Government.
MMA Gas Regulations (PDF 148KB)
Energy for Victoria
Energy For Victoria is the Government’s energy statement that outlines the key objectives of Victoria’s energy policy, and provides a blueprint for the future.
Energy for Victoria (PDF 631KB)
ETIS Funding 2008
$127.4 Million to Secure Victoria’s Clean Coal Future – 30 April 2008 (Word 54KB)
$72 Million – Sustainable Energy Technologies to Tackle Climate Change – 4 April 2008 (Word 56KB)
ETIS Fact Sheet
The ETIS Fact Sheet provides details of the 2005 Victorian Government funding and projects under the ETIS umbrella:
ETIS Fact Sheet April 07 (PDF 135KB)
Greenhouse Challenge for Energy
The State Government has developed a package of policy initiatives contained in the 'Greenhouse Challenge for Energy' Position Paper. The policy package is designed to facilitate Victoria’s transition to a carbon-constrained future in a way that also provides investment certainty and maintains the state’s economic growth.
To access a copy of 'The Greenhouse Challenge for Energy' Position Paper, please visit the Victorian Government's Greenhouse Strategy (external link).
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