Media Releases
Solar Citizens warns that going nuclear threatens to switch off cheap home solar power
December 13, 2024
While the Coalition and energy experts contest the real financial cost of the Federal Opposition’s nuclear power plans, Solar Citizens says that it is a major risk to ignore the impacts of proposed nuclear...
Read More ShareKylea Tink MP calls for federal battery rebate scheme to support target of one million household batteries
November 22, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes Independent MP Kylea Tink’s call in Federal Parliament (Tuesday 19th November 2024) for a federally funded, national battery rebate scheme to support households and small businesses to invest in battery storage...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens calls for energy market reform to stop rooftop solar owners being over-charged
November 08, 2024
Solar Citizens is deeply concerned by the findings of Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) that households with rooftop solar are being charged at highly variable rates between retailers, with some being charged more than 50%...
Read More ShareEnergy bill pain could be eased with support for greater uptake of solar + batteries: AER State of the Energy Market 2024 report
November 08, 2024
Solar Citizens is concerned by the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) findings, released today, that more people than ever are in debt to energy companies, at ever increasing amounts, and calls on Federal, State and...
Read More ShareNSW solar battery incentive pivotal to delivering cleaner, cheaper energy for all
October 25, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes the NSW Government’s new financial incentive for household batteries, under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), available from Friday 1 November. “The introduction of the new battery incentive under the Peak Demand Reduction...
Read More ShareNext Qld Government can deliver a better deal for solar for renters, reducing the cost-of-living and carbon pollution
October 22, 2024
Solar Citizens is calling on both major parties contesting the Queensland election to follow NSW’s lead and commit to disclosure of energy performance for rental properties, and investigating mandatory minimum energy performance standards for...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcomes NSW Consumer Energy Strategy
September 17, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes the NSW Government's new Consumer Energy Strategy which will deliver $290 million over the next two years to help homes and businesses access the benefits of cleaner, cheaper renewable energy.The new...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens supports cross-sector push for new Fed Govt investment in household energy bill savings plan
September 11, 2024
Solar Citizens has today joined more than 50 civil society groups, unions, doctors, parents and fellow environment and climate groups in asking the Federal Government for an Energy Bills Savings Plan to power more...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens urges rapid enablement of 'batteries on wheels' for greater household energy independence
September 03, 2024
Solar Citizens has today released a new report outlining a national game plan for enabling vehicle-to-grid technology, known as ‘batteries on wheels’, saving households with electric vehicles up to $1000 a year and helping...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens launches QLD 9-point plan
August 26, 2024
We need a race-to-the-top on solar and renewables in State election Solar Citizens has launched a 9-point solar plan to save half a million Queensland households about $1,700 per year on their energy bills. ...
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