Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania

What is ReCFIT? Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) is a division of the Department of State Growth that advises the government, industry and community about the state’s strategic direction on climate change, renewable energy growth and emissions reduction. ReCFIT was established to align a rapidly transitioning energy sector, with the opportunities of a changing climate and to help shape a sustainable, energy system for Tasmania. We provide: - advice to the government on energy, climate change and emissions reduction - input on state and national climate change priorities and policies, and coordination of Tasmania’s climate change strategy - collaboration with industry, state-owned energy businesses and communities on the planning and delivery of our large renewable energy projects including hydrogen industry development - oversight of energy regulation and current energy mix - a voice for our state on intergovernmental forums relating to the National Electricity Market, National Hydrogen Strategy and related industries. We provide government, business and the community with: - programs and grants and other financial assistance to support Tasmanian businesses and communities reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and prepare for and adapt to a changing climate - monitoring and reporting on Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions and the impacts of climate change - research and analysis to capitalise on the development of decarbonisation strategies to maximise our economic and job opportunities - advice on a range of large, complex, energy-related projects, including new renewables generation and uses for renewable energy, such as green hydrogen production (future industries)