The ACT has received more than 1.1GW of bids as part of its first wind energy auction, which is targeting 200MW of new capacity. “The strong bids in the second wind auction have been made possible by the ACT Government’s decision to hold a second auction this year while market conditions for wind energy procurement remain favourable,” said Minister Corbell on Friday. A total of 15 proposals were put forward, as the ACT looks to cut half of Canberra 's household carbon emissions. The Environment Minister, Simon Corbell , said 80% of the ACT ’s electricity supply will be sourced through renewable energy by 2020 , with a target of generating 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2018 and 100% by 2025 .
The ACT has received more than 1.1GW of bids as part of its first wind energy auction, which is targeting 200MW of new capacity. A total of 15 proposals were put forward, as the ACT looks to cut half of Canberra 's household carbon emissions. The Environment Minister, Simon Corbell , said 80% of the ACT ’s electricity supply will be sourced through renewable energy by 2020 , with a target of generating 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2018 and 100% by 2025 .