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It is now technically and economically feasible to transition to homes, precincts, businesses, industries and transport systems that are Zero Net Carbon. This transition is already under way. For transitioning particular sites, facilities and regions, it’s recommended to consider first what energy services are really needed and then provide them by integrating energy efficiency, conservation and demand response with renewable energy, obtained either onsite or from the electricity grid or from a combination of both. This chapter offers a vision of an ecologically sustainable energy system and then outlines scenarios, strategies and policies for overcoming the barriers to the transition. While the principal focus is on Australia, the general approach is widely applicable.
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Diesendorf, M. (2019). Energy Futures for Australia. In: Newton, P., Prasad, D., Sproul, A., White, S. (eds) Decarbonising the Built Environment. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7940-6_2
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