About us

The Tasmanian Government established Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) in recognition of the alignment between a rapidly transitioning energy sector and the impacts and opportunities of a changing climate.

We are responsible for advising the government on the state’s strategic direction on climate change, renewable energy growth and emissions reduction to help shape Tasmania’s future while maintaining a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy system.

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
• programs 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)
• collaboration with industry, state-owned energy businesses and communities on the planning and delivery of our large renewable energy projects
• oversight of energy regulation and current energy mix
• a voice for our state on intergovernmental forums relating to the National Electricity Market.

Statutory authority and related Acts

Our Executive Director of ReCFIT has statutory obligations and responsibilities as Director of Energy Planning under the Energy Co-ordination and Planning Act 1995. Our officers undertake the statutory position of the Jurisdictional System Security Coordinator.

We are guided by the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 and the Climate Change (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Regulations 2022.

ReCFIT is administratively supported by the Department of State Growth.