Bio

Mark L. Connelly is a Masters student in Public Policy at the University of Sydney. He also holds a degree in Philosophy and Government from Georgetown University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. He is a Centre for Policy Development fellow.

Mark Connelly's contributions:

Motivating Residential Energy Conservation

CPD fellow Mark Connelly reviews the Rudd Government’s performance on residential energy conservation: Under the recommendations of the Garnaut Climate Change Review, residential electricity prices are projected to rise by 21 to 31 per cent by 2020. The review recommends mitigation strategies for low-income households, but there is little discussion of helping Australians change their energy use behaviour to reduce consumption. If Australians can be assisted and motivated to reduce their household energy consumption, they may be able to mitigate the projected increase in their electricity bill, while contributing to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Can the Rudd government be climate cleverer?

Mark Connelly suggests an alternative to the 'Climate Clever' campaign which might actually succeed in changing individual behaviour.

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• Environment
• Climate change