GBCA welcomes Victorian Government commitment to renewable energy sources

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the Brumby Government's commitment to advance renewable energy sources and options.

A new Office of Solar Energy and a $30 million boost to support renewable energy technology was announced by Premier John Brumby today.

"The GBCA is always pleased to see encouragement and support for renewable energy," says the Chief Executive of the GBCA, Romilly Madew.

"The Brumby Government continues to demonstrate strong leadership in the area of climate change, and we welcome the government's willingness to partner with industry to produce and operate technologies which accelerate the development of renewable energy options.

"We do believe that more work needs to be done if Victorians are to cut their emissions by at least 20 per cent by 2020. Residential and commercial buildings are responsible for 23 per cent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, which means that buildings should be a top priority for government action.

"There is a wealth of research that supports our message - that buildings represent the single largest opportunity for greenhouse gas abatement, outstripping the energy, transport and industry sectors combined. With the right policy support, green building can be a cost-effective solution to the nation's climate change challenges," Ms Madew concludes.

Contact:
Karen Jamal
Communications
Green Building Council of Australia
Phone: 0412 179 135
Email: karen.jamal@gbca.org.au