Australian federalism’s impact on energy efficiency policy
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Wear, Andrew; Harrington, PhilDate
2002Source Title
Australian Journal of Environmental ManagementUniversity of Melbourne Author/s
Wear, AndrewAffiliation
Arts: Centre for Public PolicyMetadata
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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
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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.
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energy efficiency; climate change; Australian federalism; Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency ProgramExport Reference in RIS Format
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