Election year:
2023
Political party:
Green Party
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Electricity
- Fundamentally reform the electricity market structure and ensure the market works in the public interest.
- Re-constitute the Electricity Authority as a Sustainable Energy Authority with statutory objectives and specific responsibilities.
- Support the replacement of coal and gas boilers with electric systems for space and water heating in schools, universities, hospitals and public facilities.
- Significantly reduce fossil fuel use in transportation through sustainable urgan planning and design with a rapid transition to electrification.
- Support the development of a fully renewable electricity generation system, except for emergency supply, where necessary.
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