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    Australian federalism’s impact on energy efficiency policy

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    Author
    Wear, Andrew; Harrington, Phil
    Date
    2002
    Source Title
    Australian Journal of Environmental Management
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Wear, Andrew
    Affiliation
    Arts: Centre for Public Policy
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    Journal (Paginated)
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    Wear, A. & Harrington, P. (2002). Australian federalism’s impact on energy efficiency policy. Australian Journal of Environmental Management, 9(1), 37-44.
    Access Status
    Open Access
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/33495
    Description

    This is a pre-print of an article published in the Australian Journal of Environmental Management published by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand 2002. This version is reproduced with permission from the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. http://www.halledit.com.au/content/journals/Australasian-Journal-of-Environmental-Management

    Abstract
    The Australian constitution makes no mention of energy or environmental matters. Hence the States have assumed responsibility for developing and implementing energy policy. Yet the need for efficient, large-scale markets, together with Australia’s international obligations, demands that a national approach be adopted. Australia’s eight main jurisdictions have acted creatively and cooperatively to deal with these constitutional difficulties. The National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program is a successful labelling and standards program that will result in greenhouse savings of 81Mt of CO2 equivalent between 2000 and 2015 at a net economic benefit to the economy. Yet the complex federal structure is clearly hampering the program’s ability to achieve maximum impact, delaying implementation and resulting in confusion for industry. The net result is that greenhouse gas abatement opportunities are forgone and opportunities for greater economy-wide efficiency lost. A more efficient federal system or the introduction of Commonwealth energy efficiency legislation would allow these economy-wide efficiencies to be captured.
    Keywords
    energy efficiency; climate change; Australian federalism; Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program

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