2013 Submissions

Plan Melbourne (Dec 2013)

Read EAGA’s response to the State’s planned Initiatives to support local governments and the private sector in their efforts to promote energy efficiency here (PDF, 564 KB)

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ERF Terms of Reference (Nov 2013)

In its response to the Federal Government, EAGA urges the Government to structure the ERF in a transparent and equitable way that ensures Local Government and non-for-profit sectors can access the Fund. Read the submission Department of Environment here (PDF, 553 KB)

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Energy Savings Initiative (ESI) (July 2013)

In its submission to the Victorian Government, EAGA advocates for the continuation of the ESI (otherwise known as the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target, or VEET scheme) and consistent, ongoing support for Councils, businesses and households to overcome the financial barriers to investment in energy efficiency. Read EAGA’s formal response to the ESI Issues Paper here (PDF, 609 KB)

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Australia’s Emission Caps & Targets Review (May 2013)

It is EAGA’s position that the national reduction target should be increased to 25% by 2020 (from 2000 levels) and caps on emissions correspondingly tightened. Read EAGAs submission the Climate Change Authority here (PDF, 555 KB)