📜 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (Power Stations) Bill 2008
Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 2915 June 2008Private Member
This Bill establishes a greenhouse gas emissions standard for new power stations in Western Australia, limiting emissions to 500 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per megawatt hour of electricity sent out.
Impact
The Bill affects companies constructing and operating new power stations in WA. It aims to reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of electricity generation, potentially encouraging cleaner energy sources. Small and peak load power stations are exempt.
Key Changes
["Introduces a greenhouse gas emissions intensity standard for new power stations.", "Requires the Minister to determine and publish classes of power stations that meet the standard.", "Prohibits the construction or operation of new power stations not meeting the standard, subject to exemptions."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC5 June 2008
Affected Sectors
environmentutilitiesresources
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