Governance
The solar & renewable energy industries have always had to rely on government support for:
- Education at all levels
- Strategic analysis of energy needs of the populace
- Long-term planning of the introduction of renewable energy systems
- Research funds
- Development and Demonstration funds
- Business plan funding
- Provision of public information
- Regulations for quality control of manufacturing
- Installation regulations
- Financial support of industry bodies and societies
- Subsidies, rebates and tax concessions to encourage up take of technologies
- Energy pricing mechanisms (renewable energy buy back schemes)
- Security and strategic defence issues
The Governance section of the site will provide information and links for visitors to understand what government support is available in different parts of the world
Current articles relevant to Government and governanace appear on our blog:
Coastal Planning Western Australia In this paper 6 March 2012 Garry Baverstock AM reviews the draft State Coastal Planning Policy document and highlights important amendments needed, in particular the importance of using sun angles to avoid overshadowing the beach and the consequences of inadequate action on set-backs.
Cottesloe Beach Will the beach be washed away by the end of the century? This article 4 January 2012 includes computer modelling of the coastline, based on known scientific facts.
Australian Carbon Price The way forward after the introduction of Australian carbon price legislation is discussed in this article 14th November 2011
