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Rental Energy Efficiency Standards Inquiry

NSW Government Inquiry - happening now This is a major opportunity for the one in three people in NSW who rent their homes — and everyone who believes all housing should be...
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Threat to increase fixed electricity charges

Act now to stop higher electricity charges A recommendation by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) in their Draft Pricing Review will increase electricity prices for low income and solar households, essentially...
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Let's Raise the Roof!

Rooftop solar is a proven Australian success story. It’s fast, fair, and delivers clean, cheap energy for households and businesses. Over one-third of Australian homes are now generating their own power from...
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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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Budget misses opportunity to boost true energy security

May 12, 2026

In the midst of a global energy crisis — with growing instability in oil markets and threats to international fuel supply routes —Solar Citizens is disappointed that this Federal Budget failed to deliver major new investment in household energy security.

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Economic modelling shows tax concession a win-win-win

May 10, 2026

As we head into a Budget that Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged will focus on ‘intergenerational fairness’, Solar Citizens urges the Treasurer to include their proposed tax concession which would save renters thousands of dollars on their electricity bill.

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Electricity Pricing Modelling - hits low energy users

April 24, 2026

Solar Citizens is dismayed that the modelling released by the Australian Energy Management Commission (AEMC) on how increasing fixed electricity prices would impact consumers confirms those most impacted will be low energy consumers and solar households. [1]

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