State Premier speaks at new Mortlake wind farm

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan spoke about renewable energy at new Mortlake  wind farm

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00:00This is a terrific example, a strong example, a really powerful example of what can be achieved

00:06when you have the right policies and programs and targets and investments in place to drive

00:11Victoria's renewable energy future and that's exactly what the Victorian Labor Government

00:16is focused on, bringing on more renewable energy, making the transition to a renewable

00:23energy future with those very strong targets in place that we'll see by next year, Victoria's

00:30energy sources being driven 40% from renewable energy sources as we head towards 95% by 2035.

00:39But also too, we know that investment in renewable energy also brings jobs for regional

00:46communities, it brings important investment for regional communities, it brings secure

00:52energy sources for all Victorians and also too importantly, as we've seen with recent

00:57reports from AEMO particularly, it brings a cheaper energy source as well for households

01:03and businesses.