Renewable energy

Currently only about 2.3% of Victoria's electricity consumption comes from renewable sources. These numbers can easily grow as Victoria has a vast supply of renewable energy sources - more than enough to meet its 10% renewable energy target.

• National renewable energy framework

  Find out about national initiatives relating to renewable energy.

• Solar Cities Program

  Support is available for projects that integrate solar power with traditional power delivery.

• Solar innovation at work

  Read the latest case studies, illustrating innovative use of solar technology in community facilities.

• Switch to GreenPower

  GreenPower is the easiest way to significantly reduce your impact on climate change.

• Victorian legislation and guidelines relating to renewable energy

  An introduction to the Victorian Renewable Energy Target Act, the Geothermal Energy Resources Act, the Wind Energy Development Act and Wind Policy and Planning Guidelines.

• Victorian renewable energy framework

  The Victorian Government has in place a number of policy frameworks and initiatives designed to increase the uptake of renewable energy.