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Climate change: Victoria aims to generate 25% of electricity via renewables by 2020

Energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio reveals renewable energy targets, saying investors have ‘lost faith’ in national target

The Victorian government has revealed renewable energy targets that would see 25% of the state’s electricity generated by renewable energy by 2020, saying investors have “lost faith” in the national target.

Ernst and Young and the Climate Council released a report on Wednesday that said 50% renewable electricity by 2030 would boost employment by almost 50% more than the current trajectory towards 34% renewables by 2030.

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