Clean Technology ENERGY
Australia and China face similar challenges in combining the multiple benefits of economic growth with the management of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Australia is committed to promoting domestic energy efficiency since the energy that drives our economy represents our biggest single source of emissions. Australia is also eager to assist
China’s moves to transform its economic powerhouse to become less carbon-intensive. It is widely recognised that China has a central role in reducing global emissions and promoting energy efficiency. In 2010, China overtook Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy and was assessed by the International Energy Agency to be the world’s largest consumer of energy. Australia draws clear benefits
from China’s economic expansion, since China is our largest trading partner. As a responsible member of the international community, Australia is also committed to assisting China pursue low-carbon development. One of the best ways to do this is through energy efficiency. Australia and China have already established an excellent record of working together on energy efficiency. This has included bilateral cooperation, as well as broader international engagement through the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate. I believe there are numerous opportunities for Australia and China to increase cooperation in promoting energy efficiency. For instance, the two countries can work more closely together on improving the efficiency of electrical appliances and buildings. In Australia, we have demonstrated the clear benefits of improved
EFFICIENCY and growth working together
energy efficiency in appliances. The Government’s Equipment Energy Efficiency Program determines product standards and labelling requirements. Compulsory minimum energy performance standards and energy labelling now cover more than 10 product groups, incorporating more than 30,000 registered models in Australia. This program is expected to return economic benefits to Australia estimated at around A$22 billion over a 16-year period from 2009 with an overall benefit cost ratio of 2.9 to 1. We are tightening cooperative links with China to develop harmonised methods of testing the energy performance of appliances made in China. Australia has in place a number of productive relationships with Chinese Government agencies, testing laboratories and industry organisations. This includes cooperation with laboratories at China’s National Lighting Test Centre and the Shanghai Electrical Apparatus Research Institute to work on standards and methodologies for appliances, such as lighting and electric motors. Collaboration at this early stage of development helps to reduce the burden on manufacturers and encourages the growth of international markets for energy efficient products and new energy- saving technologies. In addition, there are opportunities for Australia to share its experiences with China on promoting energy efficiency in buildings. The Australian government is committed to developing and deploying best practice in green leasing to improve sustainability performance in commercial and government office buildings. Under green leasing,
The Hon. Greg Combet AM
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
tenants and owners of office buildings have mutual obligations to achieve efficiency targets. Australia’s support for energy
efficiency measures in China is firmly in Australia’s national interest as it helps to constrain global emissions. Many of the manufactured products we use in Australia were originally produced in China. Subsequently, the enhanced energy efficiency of products imported from China will help lower the amount of emissions generated here. The Australian government is pleased that China’s leaders share our view that energy efficiency offers vast opportunities to pursue smarter economic growth. Both countries recognise that dealing with climate change requires us to reduce the carbon intensity of our energy supply while enhancing energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is set to play a key part of China’s pledge to reduce carbon intensity by 40–45 per cent by 2020 based on 2005 levels. I look forward to working with China in further developing an ongoing and mutually beneficial relationship to promote best practices in improving energy efficiency.
The Hon. Greg Combet AM Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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