Zero Carbon Australia 2020

BZE are developing a detailed, costed blueprint for the transition to a completely decarbonised Australian economy by 2020. The Zero Carbon Australia project will consist of 6 transition plans covering the 6 sectors of energy, buildings, transport, land use, industrial processes and coal exports.

Stationary Energy Plan

• Demonstrates that 100% renewable energy is achievable and affordable

• Designs a fully costed and detailed system of concentrated solar thermal plants and large scale wind farms

• Proves that with commercially available and proven technologies renewable energy can power Australia within 10 years

• Launched in June 2010

• Sample media coverage and full list of endorsements attached

To download the full Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan click here (8.4MB).

Download the Synopsis here (2MB)

点击此处下载中文摘要 (6.4MB)

Hard copies can be purchased from us.

Buildings Plan

• Technically detailed and fully costed roadmap to achieving zero emissions buildings within a decade

• World class research in energy efficiency retrofits, onsite renewable energy generation and new buildings standards

• 120 research volunteers currently engaged, including industry participation

• To be launched in February 2012

Transport Plan

• Will design a zero emissions transport system

• Solutions including fast rail between state capitals, light rail in metropolitan areas, electric vehicles, freight transportation and biofuels

• 70 research volunteers currently engaged

• To be launched in late 2012

Land Use Plan

• Reducing agricultural emissions to zero and maximising carbon sequestration through best practice land use

• Areas currently being researched include bio-sequestration, bioenergy, forests management and agricultural systems • 50 research volunteers currently engaged

• To be launched in mid-2012

Industrial Processes

• Zero emissions alternatives to the resource intensive industries of steel, aluminium and iron

• To be launched in 2013

Coal Exports

• Roadmap for the Australian economy to become a renewable energy superpower

• Will provide an alternative to Australia’s reliance on coal exports

• To be launched in 2013

Read what the experts are saying about the plan here.

A NSW specific report has also been prepared which can be downloaded from here.

Frequently Asked Questions can be downloaded here.

Poster

ANU Poster about the Zero Carbon Australia plan here

Past Releases

The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 Stationary Energy Plan - 6 page preview executive summary is now available for download here. 16 page synopsis from here.

A poster summarising the plan is available here.

What is Zero Carbon Australia 2020 (ZCA)?

Zero Carbon Australia 2020 (ZCA) is an exciting initiative of Beyond Zero Emissions and the University of Melbourne's Energy Research Institute and is supported by Climate Emergency Network, (CEN), Climate Positive and generous Australians from all walks of life.

It is a project to develop a blueprint for the transition to a decarbonised Australian economy by 2020.

The Project draws on the enormous wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in the community to develop a blueprint for transitioning Australia to a zero carbon future. Individuals with expertise, knowledge and experience in relevant areas can work within a structured process to contribute to the transition plan.

Why do we need it?

The latest and most credible science tells us that such a transition is necessary to maintain a safe climate. It is also in line with the Al Gore ten year 100% renewable energy challenge and the 'Repowering America' plan designed to achieve this.

The guiding principles of ZCA 2020 include:

*Australia's energy is provided entirely from renewable sources at the end of the transition period.

*All technological solutions employed are from proven, reliable technology which is commercially available.

*The security and reliability of Australia's energy supply is maintained or enhanced by the transition.

*Food and water security are maintained or enhanced by the transition.

*Australians continue to enjoy a high standard of living.

*Social equity is maintained or enhanced by the transition.

*Other environmental indices are maintained or enhanced by the transition.

Would you like to contribute?

Those wishing to contribute to the project can become a part of one of these working groups, or be part of the support team in different capacities working towards development and promotion of the final report. It is a not for profit project, therefore all contributions are made on a volunteer basis.

The Buildings, Transport, Land Use and version two of Stationary Energy are currently underway.

Please fill out the ZCA volunteer form

Please forward the form to anyone else you feel may be interested!

Enquiries from individuals, groups or associations are welcomed. Please contact pablo@beyondzeroemissions.org

Zero Carbon Australia 2020 Presentations

Overview of the Stationary Energy Sector Plan given by Patrick Hearps in January 2011 click here to view (slides and audio).

Zero Carbon Buildings, presented by Richard Denby for the Beyond Zero Emissions Discussion Group in September 2009, click here to download (8.0 MB). The Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Sector Plan is being worked on currently.

Similair Plans Mark Z Jacobson - Scientific American Repowering a green planet
Zero Carbon Britian http://zerocarbonbritain.com/
Repower America http://repoweramerica.org/