Written in collaboration with Springmount Advisory, this report clearly demonstrates that rapid emissions reduction is not only possible in WA but is in the economic interests of the West Australian public.

The report breaks down the path Western Australia needs to take across its economy to drive down emissions in line with limiting warming to 1.5 degrees, and to become a renewable energy and green export powerhouse. It does so with a detailed breakdown of key timelines and dates for the phase out of fossil fuels that has not been seen before.

But key decisions will need to be made – to be clear, this is no small task.

WA currently lacks the sufficient supporting policies to encourage industry to decarbonise, attract investment and support workers through the transition. Australia needs WA to be leading the charge to a renewable energy future if we are to meet our national emissions reduction commitments and if we are to maintain our country’s economic status through exportable green commodities.

This report comprehensively breaks down the transition pathway WA can take to make that future possible. It covers energy, industry, transport and agriculture, highlighting the challenges and opportunities across each, and providing policy level solutions to achieve these ambitions.

Critically, this modelling demonstrates that WA does not need any new gas to keep the lights on and grow the economy.

The modelling in this report demonstrates that:

1. There is a fast and achievable path for WA to move to clean energy, protecting our climate and nature, while keeping the lights on and growing the economy
2. WA can be the heart of a strong Australian renewable energy economy
3. WA doesn’t need more gas (including Woodside’s Browse gas field which lies directly under the pristine Scott Reef).

Please read the report, share it with your friends, your MP and sign our petition calling on Premier Roger Cook to put WA on a clean, fair and renewable path.

Report: Power Shift – WA’s Electrified Future