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Help get NSW back on track with emission reduction
July 10, 2025
The Net Zero Commission is consulting with the public to inform key recommendations to ensure the NSW Government achieves a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 70% by 2035, compared to...
Read More ShareHome Battery Revolution
July 04, 2025
Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas explains why the new federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a game changer for household energy consumers, with some caution about the need for further information and protection...
Read More ShareIs our environmental crisis a catalyst for energy democracy?
July 02, 2025
World Environment Day opinion by Heidi Lee Douglas Solar Citizens CEO published in Fifth Estate on 4 June, 2025 (photo taken at 'Climate Warriors' event at University of NSW on 5 June 2025 -...
Read More ShareHousehold vs community batteries
March 17, 2025
At Solar Citizens we are often asked about our position on community batteries. Whilst all forms of battery storage are important and need to be accelerated, we argue that household batteries are a greater...
Read More ShareSanta has delivered the goods (V2G charging from my garage) - but will the Clean Energy Council get on board for Christmas?
November 14, 2024
Great news. At last, our dream of an integrated generation-with-storage-and-EV-charging household energy system suitable for a three phase home has been answered - Santa - AKA Sigenergy - has delivered early for us! Sigenergy’s...
Read More ShareNSW has rebates for solar batteries – Feds can do the same for the rest of us
November 07, 2024
New South Wales citizens can now save up to $2400 on a new battery with the state government’s Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, and buildings without solar access can install behind the meter batteries that can...
Read More ShareEVs for everyone drive day
November 05, 2024
EVs for Everyone is a free, family event taking place in western Sydney, NSW on Sunday 17 November 2024. There is something for everyone! Test drive an EV on Australia’s premier driving circuit – the Sydney...
Read More SharePowering up our Energy Champions on the Sunshine Coast
September 13, 2024
On Sunday 25 August, Solar Citizens hosted a climate champions’ workshop in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Solar Citizens wanted to bring people together to share their stories and to support each other on...
Read More ShareSmart Energy Queensland: A race to the top on solar
September 04, 2024
Thought leaders, experts, tech folks, environment and climate organisations, government representatives and more gathered in Brisbane on 27 August for the Smart Energy Qld Conference. There was a buzz in the room as the discussion...
Read More ShareSolar doesn’t need a toxic 'friendship' with nuclear power
July 29, 2024
Opinion Piece by CEO Heidi Lee Douglas. First published in RenewEconomy.Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been in regional Queensland this week promoting his nuclear plan, which claims nuclear and solar both have a future...
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