Electrifying the Manufacturing State

The renewable energy opportunity for Victoria

December 2017

Victoria can build a clean, efficient manufacturing sector fit for the 21st century

The next industrial revolution is coming as the world swiftly moves to a zero carbon economy. New energy sources have long been essential to economic growth. Today, the new source of energy is low-cost wind and solar. Businesses and manufacturers all over the world are racing to replace fossil fuels with renewables. With our unparalleled resources in solar and wind, Victoria is in the ideal position to capitalise on this moment in history.

Victoria can lead the way

Victoria is a national leader in transitioning to renewable energy. Our Electrifying the Manufacturing State briefing paper shows how switching to renewable electricity makes it possible for Victoria to double manufacturing efficiency, harnessing the power of the sector to drive productivity growth, innovation, exports and create high-quality jobs.

Victoria can lead the way

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Making it happen

The Victorian State Government can attract investment in zero carbon manufacturing by:

Setting targets to keep warming under 1.5 degrees to send a strong signal that Victoria is a climate leader that welcomes clean, renewable industries
Developing an industrial strategy that stimulates growth in Victorian low carbon manufacturing and rapidly reduces industrial emissions to zero
Setting sustainable procurement standards and targets to support emissions targets with the considerable spending power of the Government
Investing in research and commercialisation through financial incentives, with the aim of establishing Victoria as a global leader.