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Win for WA solar: Premier rules out unfair 'sun tax'
February 19, 2016
WA Premier Colin Barnett has told State parliament today that he would rule out a tax on solar power, a win for the state’s more than 175,000 solar households, according to reports. Solar Citizens...
Read More ShareBENEFITS OF SOLAR FAR OUTWEIGH THE RISKS OF NUCLEAR
February 15, 2016
BENEFITS OF SOLAR FAR OUTWEIGH THE RISKS OF NUCLEAR Solar Citizens calls on the South Australian Government to harness the sun to generate low-cost clean energy and kick-start jobs and economic growth rather than...
Read More ShareFEDERAL ELECTION HEATS UP: NEW POLL FINDS SOLAR INNOVATION A VOTE SHIFTER FOR MAJORITY OF AUSTRALIANS
February 15, 2016
FEDERAL ELECTION HEATS UP: NEW POLL FINDS SOLAR INNOVATION A VOTE SHIFTER FOR MAJORITY OF AUSTRALIANS The majority of Australians are more likely to give their vote in the upcoming election to a party...
Read More ShareSolar Supercharge: National Action Summit for Clean Energy 13-15 February, Brisbane
February 09, 2016
Hundreds of community members from across Australia will gather in Brisbane next week for a first-of-its kind three-day event promoting a clean energy future for Australia. Claire O’Rourke, National Director for event organiser Solar...
Read More ShareSLASHING QLD FEED-IN PRICE WOULD BE CLEAR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SOLAR HOMEOWNERS
February 08, 2016
Solar Citizens calls on the Qld Government to remain firm in its commitment to support Queensland households that have chosen to invest in solar to take control of rising power bills. National Director Claire...
Read More ShareQLD GOVERNMENT SHOULD REJECT ATTACKS ON SOLAR AND SUPPORT A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY: PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT
February 03, 2016
QLD GOVERNMENT SHOULD REJECT ATTACKS ON SOLAR AND SUPPORT A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY: PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT Solar Citizens urges the Palaszczuk Government to reject a return to Newman-era attacks on solar and...
Read More ShareRENEWABLES WILL ADD A$1.9 TRILLION TO ECONOMY: AUSTRALIA SHOULD GRAB ITS SHARE OF THE BOOM
January 18, 2016
A study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released yesterday reveals renewable energy could deliver $A1.9 trillion of benefits to the global economy by 2030, sparking new jobs and opportunities for economic growth....
Read More ShareAustralian investment in large-scale solar falling behind, while rooftop installs power ahead
January 15, 2016
The Abbott government’s attack on renewable energy has contributed to investment in large-scale renewable energy projects in Australia stalling at one-third of what is needed to meet the 2020 Renewable Energy Target, as revealed...
Read More ShareWin for SA solar: Court rejects 'solar tax'
December 23, 2015
The Federal Court has today ruled in favour of South Australia’s solar households, supporting the Australian Energy Regulator’s decision to stop SA Power Networks gouging solar rooftop owners. Justice Mansfield dismissed the appeal from...
Read More ShareACT leaders urged to stay ahead on energy innovation, public transport and renewables
December 17, 2015
PRESS CONFERENCE 11.00AM. THURS, 17 DEC 2015 ACT ASSEMBLY FORECOURT A television advertisement launched today calls on the ACT’s major party leaders to put aside politics and support policies that have put the Territory...
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