Our Goal
The Race for Renewable Energy
SmartEnergy NT is advocating for the economic and social benefits of renewable energy and smart energy systems in the NT.
Embracing renewable energy remains a cost-effective and technologically-mature method to mitigate climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our goal is to advocate for uptake of renewable and smart energy systems in commercial, industrial and domestic markets in the Territory.
There is general enthusiasm for renewable energy, and the potential positive economic, social and environmental benefits. Despite this, the Northern Territory is lagging behind in uptake of renewable energy and smart energy systems:
- The NT Government has committed to reaching a 50% renewable energy target for commercial and residential electricity supply by 2030
- Demand for renewable energy is rapidly increasing, and is expected to displace demand for traditional (fossil-fuel) generation
- Currently, our electricity generation mix is largely made up of gas and oil, with only about 10% coming from renewable energy sources
Increasing energy consumption and demand, and the rapid rise in demand for renewable energy, mean the NT must be proactive to reap any potential economic and social rewards.
Northern Territory Government (2020).
Our Ethos
Transitioning to a low-carbon future requires the NT to act on opportunities for embracing renewable energy and smart energy practices.
We aim to inform the public, energy industry members and policymakers of the benefits and potential hazards of renewable energy. We aim to stay abreast of the issues that the renewable energy industry is currently facing, and work together with industry members and policymakers to try and resolve those issues.
We value cooperation and collaboration when it comes to solving current and future issues facing the NT’s energy industry; as such, our members originate from both the renewable energy industry and the traditional energy sector.