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Rooftop solar and storage the true key for cheaper, cleaner energy for NSW residents: Solar Citizens
March 19, 2024
Many NSW households, especially in regional areas, face continued energy bill increases under the Australian Energy Regulator’s Default Market Offer, according to Solar Citizens. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas said, on top of a...
Read More ShareRenewables and cost of living on the agenda for Queensland leaders
March 12, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the announcement made by Opposition Leader David Crisafulli at the Courier Mail’s Leader’s debate today of a grant of up to $3,500 to support renters getting access to solar.Mr Crisafulli told...
Read More ShareAustralians have missed out on more than $27 billion in fuel cost savings from a national vehicle efficiency standard, don't delay the benefits further
February 27, 2024
The Electric Vehicle Council, Solar Citizens and Good Car Company are today calling on support from all sides of politics to accelerate the introduction of a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and not delay...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens' response to National's leader on rooftop solar and batteries
February 22, 2024
Heidi Lee Douglas, CEO of Solar Citizens has responded to Nationals leader David Littleproud’s calls, as quoted in the Australian Financial Review (21 Feb), for a moratorium on large-scale renewable energy projects, in favour...
Read More ShareSolar and renewables key to achieving new Qld carbon reduction target and cost of living savings
February 14, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the introduction of legislation for Queensland’s Clean Economy Jobs Bill and a 75% carbon reduction target for the state by 2035.Heidi Lee Douglas, CEO at Solar Citizens, said, “Queensland is on the...
Read More ShareAustralians deserve to receive full cost of living benefits from New Vehicle Efficiency Standards
February 09, 2024
Solar Citizens urges political leaders to resist the ramping up of industry disinformation and support the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for the cost of living and health benefits delivered for the community. Government analysis...
Read More ShareNew Vehicle Efficiency Standard will put Aussies in driver’s seat for cost-of-living and emissions savings: Solar Citizens
February 05, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s proposed modelling for a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard that delivers cost-of-living and health benefits.The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) requires vehicle manufacturers to meet...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcomes Federal inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles in Australia
January 19, 2024
Solar Citizens has today welcomed the announcement of a Federal committee ‘Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles’ as an opportunity to fast-track the rollout of electric vehicles and make them more affordable for...
Read More ShareResponse: $175 million for energy upgrades in social housing, $30 million for renters to access clean energy and reduce energy bills
January 17, 2024
Sydney Alliance, a coalition of community organisations, unions, religious organisations and schools, has applauded the announcement that the NSW Government has committed $87.5 million funding for social housing energy upgrades, matching the investment commitment...
Read More ShareNew analysis shows electric vehicles may save the Aussie Summer road trip during cost of living crisis
January 11, 2024
A new analysis released by the Climate Council today has revealed that Australian drivers taking a Summer holiday road trip in an electric vehicle can save up to 79% on the cost of filling up an...
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