26 NOVEMBER 2014ecogeneration.com.au
CEC, Aluminium Council: call for end to RET crisis
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In a joint statement, the CEC and the Australian Aluminium Council have called on the Australian Government and ALP to resolve the current Renewable Energy Target crisis.
The joint statement urges both major political parties to come together to seek a resolution to the current impasse.
The statement reads: “We believe that a negotiated outcome is critical, and indeed possible, by providing a full RET exemption for aluminium smelting while still providing a strong target that supports the future of renewable energy in Australia.
“These two industries provide tens of thousands of jobs with massive flow-on benefits to local communities across the country.
“Importantly, both major political parties are united in recognising the pressing need for aluminium smelting to be exempted from the RET. This can be achieved while also supporting a strong target for renewable energy in Australia.
“The Clean Energy Council and Australian Aluminium Council believe a balanced approach to resolving the current impasse is possible and urge the major parties to do this as quickly as possible.
“The future of two of Australia's most important industries is at stake.”
The joint statement urges both major political parties to come together to seek a resolution to the current impasse.
The statement reads: “We believe that a negotiated outcome is critical, and indeed possible, by providing a full RET exemption for aluminium smelting while still providing a strong target that supports the future of renewable energy in Australia.
“These two industries provide tens of thousands of jobs with massive flow-on benefits to local communities across the country.
“Importantly, both major political parties are united in recognising the pressing need for aluminium smelting to be exempted from the RET. This can be achieved while also supporting a strong target for renewable energy in Australia.
“The Clean Energy Council and Australian Aluminium Council believe a balanced approach to resolving the current impasse is possible and urge the major parties to do this as quickly as possible.
“The future of two of Australia's most important industries is at stake.”
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