Queensland Energy Roadmap
The Crisafulli Government has released its Energy Roadmap 2025, outlining a strategy to improve Queensland’s existing energy assets.
The roadmap aims to reduce energy system costs by $26 billion to 2035, achieved through extending the life of state-owned generation assets and greater private sector participation.
- Extending the life of state-owned generation assets
- Targeted maintenance investment
- Greater private sector participation in new projects
The plan sets a framework for private investment in renewables and firming technologies, including batteries and pumped storage hydropower.
The roadmap provides clarity on the role of coal and gas in maintaining near-term reliability.
Author's summary: Queensland's Energy Roadmap 2025 outlines a reliability-focused transition.