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Electrify Wolli Creek: Wolli Creek Community Renewable Energy Workshop
May 20, 2024
Wolli Creek Community Renewable Energy Workshop12pm-2pm, Wednesday 22 MaySt Magdalene’s Chapel, Wolli Creek, SydneyResidents in Wolli Creek have recently launched ‘Electrify Wolli Creek’ to help the Discovery Point high rise community electrify their homes and find renewable energy and clean transport solutions.About 98% of the...
Read More ShareTwo-way tariff for households with rooftop solar
May 16, 2024
Solar Citizens does not support two-way tariffs on households who generate their own cheap, clean energy from rooftop solar. Households with existing rooftop solar are doing the energy grid a favour by exporting cheap, clean...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcome New Vehicle Efficiency Standard delivering cleaner, cheaper vehicles for Australians
May 16, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes the passing of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard legislation today with more affordable electric vehicles, and more efficient fuel vehicles, set to enter the Australian market. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee...
Read More ShareGovernment misses prime opportunity for decades of energy bill relief through increased investment in renewables, solar and electrification
May 14, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the Federal Budget’s focus on making Australia a renewable energy powerhouse through local manufacture of solar and batteries, but is disappointed the government missed a prime opportunity for increased investment in...
Read More ShareNew report shows consumer energy resources key for lower power bills for all and grid must adapt as renewables grow
May 05, 2024
New analysis shows national consistency in rooftop solar connection processes, better returns for household-generated energy fed back into the grid and greater data transparency from the larger-scale energy network providers are vital for supporting...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens comment on reports of Eraring extension
April 30, 2024
Comment from Solar Citizens acting CEO Joel Pringle on media reports of extension of Eraring: “Solar Citizens believes the NSW Government will make the wrong choice in propping up and extending dirty coal power when...
Read More ShareBipartisan support needed to lock in cost of living savings and clean energy investment from 75% emissions reduction target
April 18, 2024
Solar Citizens urges Queensland LNP Leader David Crisafulli to extend bi-partisan support for the two renewable energy bills due before Queensland Parliament today and make the upcoming State Election a race to the top...
Read More SharePower to the people: Brisbane hears how Australia could save $9 billion on power bills
April 16, 2024
Community members, civil society and climate groups, and energy experts will gather in Brisbane on Tuesday to discuss Queensland’s energy transition, the key policies of the major parties and plans for community action in...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens comment on the Future Made in Australia Act
April 13, 2024
Comment from Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas:“Solar Citizens welcomes the release of the Future Made in Australia Act and its focus on ensuring the growing demand for household solar and batteries is matched with making the...
Read More ShareRooftop solar can deliver $9.3 billion a year in cost savings for people living in apartments or houses with space for more panels
April 13, 2024
New data has today revealed a massive $9.3 billion per year in potential cost savings for Australians if people living in apartments or houses with more space for solar panels were supported to install...
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