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SOUTH 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...
Read More ShareGEORGE CHRISTENSEN FAILS TO STAND UP FOR SOLAR: LOCAL RESIDENTS DISMAYED
November 11, 2015
Local residents in the seat of Dawson are disappointed that local member George Christensen refused to take the Stand Up For Solar pledge in a meeting on Friday. Solar Citizens members met with Mr...
Read More ShareUNFAIR HIKE IN NETWORK CHARGES HITS QLD SOLAR HOMEOWNERS
November 09, 2015
An ABC Radio National investigation[1] yesterday confirmed what many Queensland solar households have experienced first-hand - ‘network charges’ on Australian electricity bills are among the highest in the world. Solar households across Queensland reported shock...
Read More ShareMINISTER HUNT: WALK THE TALK WITH INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SAY SOLAR CITIZENS
November 03, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed reports that the Federal Environment Minister will tell an energy conference in Shanghai today that Australia will promote more renewable energy sources like solar and wind. The majority of the...
Read More SharePort Augusta offers bright solar future for South Australia
October 30, 2015
Reports that US solar thermal giant SolarReserve has made a bid to build Australia’s first-ever solar thermal plant with storage in Port Augusta is a fantastic step towards the national goal of at least...
Read More ShareNew Queensland Solar Farm an important step for Sunshine State
October 29, 2015
Solar Citizens today welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement that it will approve one of Australia’s largest proposed solar farms with the ability to power 65,000 Queensland homes. Solar Citizens National Director Claire O’Rourke said...
Read More ShareLocal MP Nickolas Varvaris yet to take Stand Up For Solar pledge
October 22, 2015
Residents in the seat of Barton have met with their local member Nickolas Varvaris and asked him to take pledge to Stand Up For Solar. In productive discussions Mr Varvaris was personally supportive of...
Read More ShareAUSTRALIA AND ITS PACIFIC NEIGHBOURS AGREE TO DOUBLE RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030
October 15, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed the agreement by the 21 member countries of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), including Australia, to double renewable energy by 2030.The Ministerial statement at the conclusion of this week’s meeting states:We...
Read More ShareNO EXCUSE MINISTER HUNT: TIME FOR ACTION TO UNLOCK POTENTIAL FOR SOLAR
October 15, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has told industry today that there is "no excuse" not to embrace renewable energy. Now he should turn words into action and commit the Government to a goal of...
Read More ShareLocal residents disappointed that Kevin Hogan fails to take Stand Up For Solar pledge
October 13, 2015
Residents in the seat of Page have been left disappointed that local member Kevin Hogan, has refused to take the Stand Up For Solar pledge after meeting with them on Friday. Solar Citizens members...
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