Renewable energy poses a bright and alternative future for the Central West, according to Greens candidate for Dubbo Matt Parmeter.
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A civil engineer with the NSW Office of Water, Mr Parmeter said the Greens aim to transition to renewable energy sources within 15 years.
“[Renewable energy] will have a lot of benefits for inland NSW,” Mr Parmeter said.
He said 300 jobs had been created in Nyngan were a solar power plant is currently under construction.
The Greens renewable energy plan claims NSW can transform from its reliance on 19th century fossil-fuels to a clean, green economy.
“Investing in renewable energy technologies now is possible, it is affordable, and it will create jobs in our region,” said a release from Mr Parmeter.
“We all want to safeguard the environment for our kids – 100 per cent renewable electricity generation for NSW by 2030 is the way to do this.”
The Greens say transitioning to a low-carbon economy is the only way to tackle climate change head on and avoid the worst predictions of a hotter, drier climate.
“I think climate change is an issue that effects everyone,” Mr Parmeter said.
“There are a lot of aspects to that.”
Mr Parmeter said the Greens are staunchly against Coal Seam Gas mining and believe renewable energy is a far better alternative.
“The concerns people have are for the damage caused by CSG mining,” Mr Parmeter said.
He has worked on farm water supply, town water supply and sewerage projects throughout the region for the last 20 years.
Has lived in Dubbo since 1996, has two teenage children, and said he has a good understanding of what paying a mortgage and doing the grocery shopping is all about.
