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ALP victory a win for clean energy and the climate
May 04, 2025
Congratulations to Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on a stunning victory, and to the Community Independents and Greens who are likely to join them in our 48th Parliament.
Read More ShareCoalition costings reveal massive risk to our wallets and our climate
May 02, 2025
Solar Citizens slams the Coalition's decisions to axe billions from clean energy programs in their election costings disclosure.
Read More ShareCheaper Home Batteries plan could save households thousands
April 30, 2025
Solar Citizens has analysed the ALP Government’s proposed Cheaper Home Batteries program and found that it would deliver solar households savings of between $5,500 and over $14,000, depending on the state or territory, within...
Read More ShareCoalition under fire from Queensland solar home owners
April 28, 2025
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, Shadow Energy Minister Ted O’Brien and other MPs contesting their seats in Queensland are under fire from solar households for their lack of support for home renewable energy. Voters with...
Read More ShareGreen's 'Renters Right to Solar' could help millions locked out of home solar
April 10, 2025
Solar Citizens welcomes today's announcement by Greens leader Adam Bandt of their 'Renters Right to Solar' policy which proposes the Commonwealth set up a new $10billion Snowy Hydro fund to enable landlords to install rooftop solar...
Read More ShareNuclear scheme would cost households more for decades
April 08, 2025
All Australian homes could be equipped with solar and batteries three times over for the cost of nuclear, new analysis has found. The average Australian household energy bill would also be more than eight...
Read More ShareBill busting batteries good for everyone
April 06, 2025
Solar Citizens warmly welcomes the Prime Minister’s groundbreaking announcement of the “Cheaper Home Battery”policy. If re-elected, the Albanese government has promised to deliver a federal home battery rebate from July 2025 to discount batteries...
Read More ShareAttack on Vehicle Emissions Standard will increase the cost of living
April 02, 2025
Solar Citizens is dismayed to see the Coalition attacking a key cost of living and carbon savings policy, the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. “As reported in The Australian, the Coalition plans to weaken the...
Read More ShareFederal support for home batteries would bring down power prices for all
March 31, 2025
Solar Citizens urges the Labor Government and Coalition to take concrete steps to lower energy prices for all by supporting households to buy home batteries. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Douglas said: “A Federal Home...
Read More ShareCoalition’s promise of cheaper energy is a mirage
March 27, 2025
Solar Citizens, Australia’s largest voice for clean energy and transport is dismayed by the absence of any commitment to clean, cheap renewable energy in the Coalition’s Budget reply tonight. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee...
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