Renewable Energy Use

Indicator Rationale

Energy use is a major limiting factor on the economy, as well as being an important factor for individuals use and community well-being.  However, the production and use of most types of energy has environmental impacts in biodiversity and ecological systems.  (ABS, 1999).

Whilst society in general is afforded an increased standard of living with the utilization of energy resources, energy production and consumption are also a major source of human generated greenhouse gases, with fossil fuel production responsible for about three quarters of man-made carbon dioxide emissions.  Sustainable energy use requires the adoption of energy conservation measures and emissions. 

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Reference

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1999