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Solar Sharer

The Solar Sharer Offer is available from 1 July 2026. The Federal Government has directed all energy retailers in the National Energy Market (NEM) - which covers NSW, SA and SE Queensland...
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Global Rooftop Solar Pledge

In partnership with the Global Solar Council and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, Solar Citizens is part of a global campaign to double rooftop solar by 2030 to...
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Rental Energy Efficiency Standards Inquiry - CLOSED

NSW Government Inquiry - CLOSED Thanks to everyone who sent in a submission to the NSW Consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards (MEERS), which closed on 31 May. You have made...
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Everyday Aussies are leading the renewable revolution to cut bills, take energy generation back into our own hands, and create a healthier, better life for everyone.

Solar Citizens is an independent, community-based organisation that represents the millions of Australian households who are powering their lives with the sun, and the majority of people who support the clean energy transition.

Our vision is for an Australia powered by affordable, clean energy, where every household, business and community can participate and benefit.

Watch our video to find out how together with our supporters we are making a difference. 

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450,000 Cheaper Home Batteries

June 29, 2026

Australia’s 4.4 million [1] solar homes and over 600,000 [2] of them with home batteries, are doing the heavy lifting on Australia’s shift to clean energy, stabilising our energy grid and bringing down wholesale electricity prices, but extra electricity supply charges now threaten to...

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NSW needs both types of Renewable Energy Zones

June 26, 2026

Solar Citizens welcomes the NSW Coalition's stronger focus on rooftop solar, batteries and urban renewable energy, but warned against creating a false choice between large-scale regional renewable energy zones and urban zones focused on consumer energy .

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Energy consumers force rethink of electricity pricing proposal

June 18, 2026

Solar Citizens recognises the Australian Energy Market Commission's (AEMC)’s Pricing Review Final Report has reconsidered its proposal that would have increased the fixed-charge component of electricity bills, following an unprecedented consumer backlash led by households with rooftop solar and batteries. [1]

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