Australians Prefer Moderate Pacing for Energy Transition

Published on April 17, 2024

Most Australians support the transition to renewable energy albeit at a moderate rather than fast pace, according to a new Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) survey. In partnership with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), CSIRO surveyed more than 6,700 people nationwide between August and September 2023. The survey found that Australians prioritise affordability, energy self-reliance, and emissions reductions, with reliability ranking fourth. It revealed that 47 percent prefer a moderate-paced transition while 40 percent prefer a faster and more extensive change. Conversely, 13 percent said they prefer a slower transition. “The survey showed that most Australians supported the energy transition, but opinions varied about the rate and extent of change,” said Andrea Walton, senior social scientist for the project....

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