Canberra, the capital of Australia, achieved 100% renewable electricity in 2020, making it the first major city outside Europe to decarbonize its power grid. This milestone occurred in contrast to the broader Australian context, where investment in clean energy ranked last among OECD countries. Although the Australian government has historically supported coal, the ACT has successfully transitioned to renewables, earning recognition as the world's most sustainable city in 2021. As the nation advances towards its 2030 target of 82% renewables, Canberra serves as a model amidst ongoing challenges in energy policy.
"In 2020, the ACT decarbonized its grid, making coal and gas obsolete, and became the first major city outside Europe to achieve this milestone."
"Despite being an outlier in clean energy, Australia as a whole ranks last among OECD nations in clean energy investment due to political challenges and reliance on fossil fuels."
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