Australia deserves credit for electrification push |
Australia deserves credit for electrification push
November 15, 2026 — 5:00am
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Amid the ominous warnings about overwhelming heat and overshot targets at this week’s climate change summit in Turkey, the growing focus on electrification is a rare bright spot.
Australia is playing a leading role in pushing forward the so-called “35 by 35″ pledge, which aims to massively boost the use of electricity from renewable sources.
Under the plan, countries would more than triple the rate at which they are transforming energy infrastructure and batteries, and raise the electrification rate for energy use from around 20 per cent to 35 per cent over the next nine years.
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has staked his diplomatic reputation on getting the proposal adopted widely at the summit.
The reform is seen as an essential........