Analyzing Green Electricity in Australia
Green energy is a term used to describe sources of energy that are considered to be environmentally friendly and non-polluting. These sources of energy may provide a remedy to the systemic effects of global warming and certain forms of pollution.
Green energy is commonly thought of in the context of electricity, heating and cogeneration. Consumers, businesses and organizations may purchase green energy in order to support further development, help reduce the environmental impacts of conventional electricity generation and increase their nation’s energy independence. Renewable energy certificates (Green certificates or green tags) have been one way for consumers and businesses to support green energy. Over 35 million homes in Europe and one million in the United States are purchasing such certificates.
Green electricity has in fact been one of the first products to be marketed in the newly liberalized markets. Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States are some of the countries in which green pricing activity is on the increase.
Green electricity in Australia is available from a number of green energy suppliers that supply electricity from what are thought to be environmentally friendly energy sources. Typically, this refers to renewable and non-polluting energy sources. The growth and development of the green energy industry is tracked in Australia by the ALTEX-Australia alternative energy index.
Aruvian's R'search presents a research report that analyzes green electricity in Australia. The report begins with an analysis of the global energy industry, the Australian energy industry and the Australian renewable energy, setting the stage for introducing the importance of green electricity in Australia. The report covers all the renewable energy sectors that are actively participating in generating electricity through ecological methods. Australia’s renewable energy certificate system is also described in details within the report, along with an in-depth analysis of the regulatory framework affecting electricity generation in a green manner.
The leading providers of green electricity in Australia such as AGL, EnergyAustralia, Origin Energy, etc., are all profiled in the report.
Green energy is commonly thought of in the context of electricity, heating and cogeneration. Consumers, businesses and organizations may purchase green energy in order to support further development, help reduce the environmental impacts of conventional electricity generation and increase their nation’s energy independence. Renewable energy certificates (Green certificates or green tags) have been one way for consumers and businesses to support green energy. Over 35 million homes in Europe and one million in the United States are purchasing such certificates.
Green electricity has in fact been one of the first products to be marketed in the newly liberalized markets. Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States are some of the countries in which green pricing activity is on the increase.
Green electricity in Australia is available from a number of green energy suppliers that supply electricity from what are thought to be environmentally friendly energy sources. Typically, this refers to renewable and non-polluting energy sources. The growth and development of the green energy industry is tracked in Australia by the ALTEX-Australia alternative energy index.
Aruvian's R'search presents a research report that analyzes green electricity in Australia. The report begins with an analysis of the global energy industry, the Australian energy industry and the Australian renewable energy, setting the stage for introducing the importance of green electricity in Australia. The report covers all the renewable energy sectors that are actively participating in generating electricity through ecological methods. Australia’s renewable energy certificate system is also described in details within the report, along with an in-depth analysis of the regulatory framework affecting electricity generation in a green manner.
The leading providers of green electricity in Australia such as AGL, EnergyAustralia, Origin Energy, etc., are all profiled in the report.
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B. A LOOK AT THE GLOBAL ENERGY INDUSTRY
B.1 Industry Profile
B.2 Global Energy Consumption
B.3 Global Petroleum Markets
B.4 Global Natural Gas Markets
B.5 Global Electricity Markets
B.6 Global Coal Market
B.7 Industry Outlook
C. A LOOK AT THE GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY & AUSTRALIA
C.1 Introduction & Market Profile
C.2 Global Market Capacity
C.3 Wind Energy Market Analysis
C.4 Solar PV Market Analysis
C.5 Global Solar Water Heaters Market Analysis
C.6 Small & Large-Scale Hydroelectricity
C.7 Need for Stability in GHG Emissions
C.8 Common Barriers to Renewable Energy
D. INTRODUCTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN ENERGY SECTOR
D.1 Market Profile & Introduction
D.2 Primary Energy Consumption by Sector
D.3 Changing Fuel Consumption Patterns
D.4 Snapshot of Australia’s Renewable Energy Industries
D.5 Australia’s Participation in the Kyoto Protocol
D.6 Emerging Policies on Renewable Energy
D.7 Impact on Business
E. INTRODUCTION TO GREEN ENERGY
E.1 Overview
E.2 What is Green Energy?
E.3 Sources of Green Energy
E.4 Analysis of the Purchasing Method of Green Energy through an Electrical Grid
E.5 Challenges
E.6 The Eugene Green Energy Standard
E.6.1 Introduction
E.6.2 Accredited Schemes
E.6.3 Accredited Energy Labels
E.6.4 Role of the Eugene Network
E.7 Analysis of the Purchasing Method of Green Energy through a Gas Grid
E.8 Case Studies: Green Energy Systems Country-wise Analysis
E.8.1 France
E.8.2 United Kingdom
E.8.3 Spain
E.8.4 Portugal
E.8.5 United States
F. WHY THE WORLD NEEDS GREEN ENERGY?
G. GREEN ELECTRICITY IN AUSTRALIA
H. ANALYZING THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
H.1 Introduction
H.2 Structure of Australia’s Renewable Energy Industry
H.3 Historical Perspective of the Industry
H.4 Present-Day Government Policies
H.4.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
H.4.2 Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP)
H.4.3 Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF)
H.4.4 Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
H.4.5 Alternative Fuels Programs
H.4.6 Greenhouse Gas Abatement Program (GGAP)
H.4.7 Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund (LETDF)
H.4.8 Low Emissions Technology and Abatement (LETA)
H.4.9 Solar Cities Initiative
H.4.10 Wind Forecasting Program
H.4.11 Advanced Electricity Storage Program
H.4.12 Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI)
H.4.13 Greenhouse Challenge Plus
H.5 Outcomes & Future Results of Government Policies
H.6 How will the Government Policies Impact the Future for the Renewable Energy Industry
I. IMPORTANCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
I.1 Role of Renewables in Electricity Markets
I.2 Contribution of the Renewable Energy Industry to the Economy
I.3 Role in the Generation Sector
I.4 Role in the Manufacturing Sector
I.5 The Future of Renewable Energy Manufacturing in Australia
I.6 Role in the Services Sector
I.7 Investment in the Renewable Energy Industry
J. ANALYZING AUSTRALIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE SYSTEM
J.1 Overview & Historical Background
J.2 Primary Objective of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
J.3 Understanding the Legal Framework
J.4 Role of Renewable Energy Certificates
J.5 Investment in the Act
J.6 Market Trading
J.7 Conclusion
K. RENEWABLE ENERGY USE IN ELECTRICITY GENERATION
L. LOOKING AT THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MIX
L.1 Biomass
L.2 Large-scale Hydro
L.3 Small-scale Hydro
L.4 Wind
L.5 Solar
L.5.1 Solar Photovoltaic
L.5.2 Solar Thermal
L.6 Geothermal
L.7 Tidal, Wave & Ocean
M. GREEN POWER SCHEMES IN AUSTRALIA
M.1 Looking at the Schemes
M.2 Challenges to Renewable Electricity Generation Capacity
N. FUTURE PERSPECTIVE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
N.1 Outlook for the Domestic Market
N.1.1 Benefit/Levy Arrangement
N.1.2 Feed-in Tariffs
N.1.3 Mandatory Low Emission Target Scheme
N.1.4 Renewable Portfolio Standard
N.2 Outlook for Export Markets
O. LEADING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS
O.1 AGL
O.2 ARK Climate
O.3 Australian Power & Gas
O.4 Click Energy
O.5 Climate Friendly
O.6 Country Energy
O.7 COZero
O.8 Domayne
O.9 EnergyAustralia
O.10 Ergon Energy Queensland
O.11 Global Green Plan
O.12 Integral Energy
O.13 Jackgreen
O.14 Momentum Energy
O.15 Origin Energy
O.16 Our Neighborhood Energy
O.17 Queensland Electricity
O.18 Simply Energy
O.19 South Australia Electricity
O.20 Synergy
O.21 TRUenergy
O.22 Victoria Electricity
P. APPENDIX
Q. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
B. A LOOK AT THE GLOBAL ENERGY INDUSTRY
B.1 Industry Profile
B.2 Global Energy Consumption
B.3 Global Petroleum Markets
B.4 Global Natural Gas Markets
B.5 Global Electricity Markets
B.6 Global Coal Market
B.7 Industry Outlook
C. A LOOK AT THE GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY & AUSTRALIA
C.1 Introduction & Market Profile
C.2 Global Market Capacity
C.3 Wind Energy Market Analysis
C.4 Solar PV Market Analysis
C.5 Global Solar Water Heaters Market Analysis
C.6 Small & Large-Scale Hydroelectricity
C.7 Need for Stability in GHG Emissions
C.8 Common Barriers to Renewable Energy
D. INTRODUCTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN ENERGY SECTOR
D.1 Market Profile & Introduction
D.2 Primary Energy Consumption by Sector
D.3 Changing Fuel Consumption Patterns
D.4 Snapshot of Australia’s Renewable Energy Industries
D.5 Australia’s Participation in the Kyoto Protocol
D.6 Emerging Policies on Renewable Energy
D.7 Impact on Business
E. INTRODUCTION TO GREEN ENERGY
E.1 Overview
E.2 What is Green Energy?
E.3 Sources of Green Energy
E.4 Analysis of the Purchasing Method of Green Energy through an Electrical Grid
E.5 Challenges
E.6 The Eugene Green Energy Standard
E.6.1 Introduction
E.6.2 Accredited Schemes
E.6.3 Accredited Energy Labels
E.6.4 Role of the Eugene Network
E.7 Analysis of the Purchasing Method of Green Energy through a Gas Grid
E.8 Case Studies: Green Energy Systems Country-wise Analysis
E.8.1 France
E.8.2 United Kingdom
E.8.3 Spain
E.8.4 Portugal
E.8.5 United States
F. WHY THE WORLD NEEDS GREEN ENERGY?
G. GREEN ELECTRICITY IN AUSTRALIA
H. ANALYZING THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
H.1 Introduction
H.2 Structure of Australia’s Renewable Energy Industry
H.3 Historical Perspective of the Industry
H.4 Present-Day Government Policies
H.4.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
H.4.2 Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP)
H.4.3 Renewable Energy Equity Fund (REEF)
H.4.4 Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
H.4.5 Alternative Fuels Programs
H.4.6 Greenhouse Gas Abatement Program (GGAP)
H.4.7 Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund (LETDF)
H.4.8 Low Emissions Technology and Abatement (LETA)
H.4.9 Solar Cities Initiative
H.4.10 Wind Forecasting Program
H.4.11 Advanced Electricity Storage Program
H.4.12 Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI)
H.4.13 Greenhouse Challenge Plus
H.5 Outcomes & Future Results of Government Policies
H.6 How will the Government Policies Impact the Future for the Renewable Energy Industry
I. IMPORTANCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
I.1 Role of Renewables in Electricity Markets
I.2 Contribution of the Renewable Energy Industry to the Economy
I.3 Role in the Generation Sector
I.4 Role in the Manufacturing Sector
I.5 The Future of Renewable Energy Manufacturing in Australia
I.6 Role in the Services Sector
I.7 Investment in the Renewable Energy Industry
J. ANALYZING AUSTRALIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE SYSTEM
J.1 Overview & Historical Background
J.2 Primary Objective of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)
J.3 Understanding the Legal Framework
J.4 Role of Renewable Energy Certificates
J.5 Investment in the Act
J.6 Market Trading
J.7 Conclusion
K. RENEWABLE ENERGY USE IN ELECTRICITY GENERATION
L. LOOKING AT THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MIX
L.1 Biomass
L.2 Large-scale Hydro
L.3 Small-scale Hydro
L.4 Wind
L.5 Solar
L.5.1 Solar Photovoltaic
L.5.2 Solar Thermal
L.6 Geothermal
L.7 Tidal, Wave & Ocean
M. GREEN POWER SCHEMES IN AUSTRALIA
M.1 Looking at the Schemes
M.2 Challenges to Renewable Electricity Generation Capacity
N. FUTURE PERSPECTIVE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
N.1 Outlook for the Domestic Market
N.1.1 Benefit/Levy Arrangement
N.1.2 Feed-in Tariffs
N.1.3 Mandatory Low Emission Target Scheme
N.1.4 Renewable Portfolio Standard
N.2 Outlook for Export Markets
O. LEADING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS
O.1 AGL
O.2 ARK Climate
O.3 Australian Power & Gas
O.4 Click Energy
O.5 Climate Friendly
O.6 Country Energy
O.7 COZero
O.8 Domayne
O.9 EnergyAustralia
O.10 Ergon Energy Queensland
O.11 Global Green Plan
O.12 Integral Energy
O.13 Jackgreen
O.14 Momentum Energy
O.15 Origin Energy
O.16 Our Neighborhood Energy
O.17 Queensland Electricity
O.18 Simply Energy
O.19 South Australia Electricity
O.20 Synergy
O.21 TRUenergy
O.22 Victoria Electricity
P. APPENDIX
Q. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
