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AUSTRALIANS BACK GOAL OF AT LEAST 50% RENEWABLES BY 2030
November 27, 2015
Labor’s renewed commitment today to embrace clean energy and set a goal of at least 50% of renewable energy by 2030 is supported by the majority of Australians. A recent Essential Research poll found...
Read More ShareSouth Australia leads the way towards a clean energy future
November 25, 2015
Solar Citizens welcomes the South Australian Government's announcement of a transition towards a low carbon economy with a report released today recommending a road map to South Australia being powered by 100 per cent...
Read More ShareWILL AUSTRALIA CASH IN OR MISS OUT ON THE GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOM?
November 25, 2015
A new report released by the Climate Council today reveals the world is in the middle of a dramatic renewable energy boom, with clean energy investment growing 43% since 2009 worldwide. Solar Citizens Campaigns...
Read More ShareQueensland solar homes want rapid uptake of batteries to power homes for longer: new survey
November 24, 2015
Home battery storage is set to revolutionise the way homes and cars get their energy, and Queensland’s solar homeowners want their state to lead the charge. A survey released today of nearly 700 solar...
Read More ShareNSW GOVERNMENT MUST LEGISLATE TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SOLAR HOMEOWNERS
November 24, 2015
The NSW Government should rule out any plan by the State Government-owned electricity networks for a new charge on solar homes, according to Solar Citizens. Following a Channel 7 news story last night, the...
Read More ShareACT powers ahead towards 100% renewable energy by 2020
November 23, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed the ACT Government’s commitment to solar and renewables after a report was tabled advising they are closing in on their greenhouse gas emissions goals for 2020. Solar Citizens Campaigns Director,...
Read More ShareGreens ambition set with 90% renewables by 2030
November 22, 2015
Solar Citizens welcomes the Greens’ announcement this morning of the RenewAustralia plan for transitioning the economy to renewable energy, including a goal of 90% renewables by 2030. Solar Citizens Campaigns Director, Dan Scaysbrook said...
Read More ShareWA SOLAR HOUSEHOLDS ENERGISED BY GREEN LIGHT TO EXPORT BATTERY POWER TO GRID
November 17, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed the Western Australian Government announcement today that battery storage and electric vehicle systems can export surplus electricity to the mains grid from December 1 this year. The entry of new...
Read More ShareCommunity groups support attempt to stop electricity price gouging in South Australia
November 16, 2015
The Total Environment Centre, supported by Solar Citizens, will today apply to the Federal Court to support the defence of a ruling by the Australian Energy Regulator to stop South Australian Power Networks gouging...
Read More ShareSOUTH AUSTRALIA POWERS AHEAD WITH 100% LOW CARBON POWER GOAL
November 12, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed the South Australian Government’s announcement today of a goal to power the state government by 100% “low carbon electricity”.National Director Claire O’Rourke said Premier Jay Wetherill had acted ahead of...
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