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Energy

The Australian Government is committed to the provision of adequate, reliable and affordable energy to meet future energy consumption needs and to underpin strong economic growth, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Energy facts, statistics, and publications

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET) is involved in the development of facts, statistics and publications that focus on Australia's energy sector.

The energy sector is critical to the enhancement of Australia's economic prosperity, and underpins its competitiveness as a producer of goods and services.

The sector greatly contributes to Australia's wealth through the export of abundant energy resources, such as coal, gas and uranium.

  • Energy White Paper
    The Energy White Paper aims to set durable policy directions to ensure Australia's long-term economic prosperity and energy security.

  • Energy in Australia publication
    The Energy in Australia 2012 publication is a key reference for anyone with an interest in Australian energy issues, developed by the RET economic research unit, the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).

Related documents

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Australian Electricity Generation Technology Costs—Reference Case 2010

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Fact Sheet—Australian Electricity Generation Technology Costs—Reference Case

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Data—Fossil Fuel Plant Performance and Cost Summary 2011

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Data—Renewable Performance and Cost Summary 2011

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IEA World Energy Outlook 2011 presentation—Fatih Birol, Canberra 12 December 2011

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Related pages

The following websites provide useful energy related information, facts and statistics:

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