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Solar households slugged for sunlight in cost of living 'rip off'
August 19, 2024
Energy retailers have started charging households for sunlight with a tariff for feeding their clean, cheap rooftop solar energy into the grid during peak hours during the day. Ausgrid and several other energy companies introduced...
Read More ShareNew QCC report reveals entry of nuclear into grid would displace a massive 3700 GWH of cheaper, cleaner renewable energy in Qld
July 23, 2024
A new report released by the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) has revealed building a 1,000 MW nuclear power station in Queensland in 2040 would knock out 3,700 GWh of cheap renewable energy from the...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcomes Australia's first national CER Roadmap and pushes for urgent implementation
July 22, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the first National Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Roadmap endorsed by Australia’s state and territory energy ministers on Friday as a significant step forward and is calling for urgent implementation.The new...
Read More ShareTownsville locals step up to champion solar and renewables
July 11, 2024
A committed group of community members from Townsville and surrounds will gather tomorrow to discuss how the renewable energy transition can benefit communities in North Queensland, and how they can be a local voice...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens calls for NSW Govt to accelerate electric vehicle charging-ready buildings
July 08, 2024
Solar Citizens is calling on the NSW Government to commit at least $10 million per year over the next three years towards electric vehicle charging for apartment buildings across the state.While year-on-year electric vehicle...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcomes Miles Govt announcement of $40 million investment in rooftop solar and batteries in Townsville
June 25, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the announcement today of the Miles Government’s $40 million investment in rooftop solar and batteries in Townsville and access to the benefits of cheaper, cleaner energy for local residents currently...
Read More ShareRooftop solar with household batteries the immediate solution for Australia's energy needs, not risky, expensive nuclear or fossil fuels
June 19, 2024
Solar Citizens condemns the Federal Coalition’s nuclear policy announced today and calls on all sides of politics to instead support rooftop solar, including extending the rebate to home solar to household batteries, to put...
Read More ShareFirst phase of household solar and electrification loans a good start, now must go faster and further
May 31, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announcement of more than $60 million in green loans being available under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF), starting 5 June.The loan...
Read More ShareNSW Govt extends coal-fired power one day, backs household batteries for solar the next
May 24, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes the announcement today of a new incentive to help make NSW household batteries more affordable with between $1600 and $2400 available off the up-front installation cost of household batteries for homes...
Read More ShareNSW Government ignores need for more clean, cheap renewables, solar and locks in years of polluting coal-fired power
May 23, 2024
Solar Citizens has condemned the NSW Government for undermining the urgent transition to cheaper, cleaner renewables, including solar, by extending the production of dirty coal-fired power at Eraring until August 2027.Solar Citizens CEO Heidi...
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