Clean energy

Western Australia is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the policy seeks to transform energy use, support clean manufacturing, manage land responsibly, and promote lower-carbon transport.

The State Government is focused on nurturing a skilled workforce, vital for the transition to a net zero emissions future by 2050.

A $3 billion investment earmarked to combat climate change and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, setting the foundation for a cleaner, more affordable, and reliable energy future.

This strategy is to modernise WA's energy infrastructure and governance in response to the increasing demand for clean energy, ensuring a reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supply for the future.

The State Government will work through the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS) Demand Assessment with industry to enable industrial users to decarbonise and support growth in new industries such as hydrogen and critical minerals.

There are multiple industry development strategies including:

• Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap which aims to position WA as a major producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen;
• Future Battery and Critical Minerals Industries Strategy to use WA’s competitive advantage in battery minerals for cost-effective manufacturing;
• Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative is a feasibility study investigating the potential to produce wind turbine components in WA; and
• Collie Just Transition Plan / Collie Futures Fund supports Collie’s transition away from coal with targeted investment to attract new industries.