Media Releases
Threat of increased fixed electricity charges
February 08, 2026
Solar Citizens is extremely concerned that a recommendation by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) in their Draft Pricing Review will increase electricity prices for low income households and punishes households investing in energy...
Read More ShareSmart solutions for Federal Budget to keep renters cool
January 29, 2026
As heat waves still wrack Australia, those living in rental properties have the least control over their energy bill and ability to stay cool. Solar Citizens federal budget submission directly addresses this issue with...
Read More ShareQueensland leads with Solar for Renters program
December 15, 2025
Solar Citizens applauds the Queensland government’s Supercharged Solar for Renters rebate scheme, which opened for applications on Friday 12 December.
Read More ShareCheaper Home Batteries expansion a major win for households
December 13, 2025
Solar Citizens welcomes the expansion of the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program, which will see support grow to $7.2 billion over four years and enable more than two million Australian households to install...
Read More ShareRight policies needed to accelerate towards AEMO's projections
December 10, 2025
Solar Citizens calls for greater ambition by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to keep Australia’s emission reductions in line with 1.5 degrees of global warming, by doubling down on rooftop solar backed by...
Read More ShareHousehold electrification is surest way to reduce energy costs - new report
December 04, 2025
Solar Citizens welcomes the finding in the latest Residential Electricity Price Trends report that speeding up the rollout of renewable energy, including rooftop solar, battery storage and home electrification, will reduce electricity prices.
Read More ShareAustralian and Pacific leadership at COP31 to be held in Turkiye
November 20, 2025
Solar Citizens today welcomed the breakthrough agreement between Australia and Türkiye on hosting arrangements for COP31 next year, the world’s most important climate summit, as an outcome that protects global climate cooperation and strengthens...
Read More ShareRenewables are the pathway to cheaper energy
November 14, 2025
Solar Citizens is extremely concerned that the Liberal Party has decided to follow the National Party and walk away from a commitment to Net Zero by 2050; and calls out their misleading messaging about...
Read More ShareCOP30: Australia urged to double rooftop solar by 2035
November 14, 2025
Belém, Brazil — Thursday 13 November 2025 At the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Solar Citizens today launched the Rooftop Solar Pledge, calling on the Australian Federal Government to double rooftop solar capacity...
Read More ShareSolar Sharer smart start - now we need Solar for Renters
November 04, 2025
Solar Citizens welcomes the Albanese Government’s new Solar Sharer initiative as a great start to making clean energy more equitable — helping renters and apartment residents access the cost of living benefits of rooftop...
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