Greater uptake of electric appliances and vehicles is needed to ensure Australia hits its climate target, but households need financial support to do it.
People need more financial support to make the switch to electric cars and appliances to achieve the government’s 2030 climate target, as new figures reveal reductions in greenhouse gas emissions have stagnated over the past four years.
“One in three Australian households are already on this journey, but those who can’t afford the upfront costs that will lead to massive savings can’t be left behind,” Grimes said.“Getting more solar, batteries and electric appliances into peoples homes is a no-brainer for a federal government staring down a cost-of-living crisis.”
Australia’s energy market operator also released new figures in August that lowered its forecast of EV uptake by about a third. In December, it had predicted there would be 7 million EVs on the road by 2034, but it now expects around 4 million.Emissions must fall consistently between now and 2030 to meet Australia’s legislated climate reduction target. But between January and March this year, the nation’s emissions rose 0.6 per cent, the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory said.
Electricity emissions also rose 1.3 per cent in the June quarter, due to an increased use of coal and gas to back up renewables during a wind drought.
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