Tuesday 20 February 2024 - Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed news from Minister Bowen that consultation will soon be underway for a proposed Bunbury offshore wind zone - an investment that will unlock thousands of renewable energy jobs and cleaner, cheaper energy for West Australians.
"Western Australia is one of the windiest places in the world, and with our skilled workforce and export infrastructure, WA is perfectly placed to become a renewable energy superpower," Greenpeace Australia Pacific Head of Climate and Energy Jess Panegyres said today.
"Today's announcement from Minister Bowen marks a clear investment in WA's clean energy future – it will deliver thousands of sustainable jobs in the clean energy sector and lower energy costs.
"Western Australia is in the grips of the climate crisis, and so many of us are being crunched by rising costs of living.
"It makes sense, both environmentally and economically, to invest in renewables and ensure a cleaner, safer future for West Australian communities. The overall environmental benefit of wind farms is a win for nature and our climate.
"We don't need more polluting fossil fuels like gas for local energy or export revenue when we have all we need, right here and now, to provide West Australians with a sustainable future," Ms Panegyres added.
