Regional Energy Transitions in Australia: From Impossible to Possible (Routledge Studies in Energy Transitions)

Synopsis

This book provides an accessible and critical appraisal of Australia’s regional energy transition initiatives.The book begins by situating Australian energy transition in the context of Australian and international debates about climate change and energy transition. It then explores how energy transition planning was made possible in Australia’s regional energy heartlands even while public transition planning was impossible. The authors consider five case studies of key early transition initiatives in the Latrobe Valley (Victoria), Hunter Valley (NSW), Central Queensland (Queensland), Port Augusta (South Australia) and Collie (Western Australia). They explore how transition came onto the agenda and outline the key actors, decision points and actions. The authors critically assess the successes and failures of each initiative, drawing out key learnings for other regions. The book concludes by evaluating the key cross-cutting themes emerging from the five case studies and draws out the lessons they teach about how to achieve a just transition.This concise book will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy transitions, climate action, social justice, economic renewal and regional transition challenges and strategies, both in Australia and overseas.

Copyright:

2025

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781040298664

Related ISBNs:

9781040298633, 9781032854861, 9781003585343

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

12/03/24

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Gareth A. S. Edwards, John Wiseman and Amanda Cahill

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Australiana, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Gareth A. Edwards

Edited by:

John Wiseman

Edited by:

Amanda Cahill