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Greens policy on battery storage welcome
May 05, 2016
The Australian Greens policy announcement today, to redirect money from fossil fuel tax breaks into supporting battery storage in homes and businesses, is a positive policy platform that can enhance an orderly energy transition...
Read More Share2016 Turnbull/Morrison budget yet another failure on coherent renewable energy policy
May 04, 2016
May, 2016: Last night’s Federal Budget was yet another example of how out of touch the Turnbull Government is with the dramatic transformation of our nation’s power generation that is underway, with renewable energy...
Read More ShareGreens renewables policy a welcome light amidst Government policy darkness
April 29, 2016
Yesterday’s announcement by the Australian Greens setting out clear and achievable targets for 90% renewables by 2030 is a refreshing and appropriate demonstration of community and political leadership at the Federal level. “The Australian...
Read More ShareACT leads the charge for a clean future with 100% electricity from renewables by 2020
April 29, 2016
Solar Citizens have applauded today’s reports that the Australian Capital Territory’s (ACT) Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Simon Corbell, will enact a target of 100% renewable energy for...
Read More ShareALP renewable energy plan for orderly transition welcome
April 27, 2016
Claire O’Rourke, National Director, Solar Citizens has welcomed today’s policy platform on renewables and power generation released by the Federal Opposition. “The announcement shows the ALP has a plan for an orderly, managed transition...
Read More SharePrime Minister Turnbull gets a solar shock in his own electorate
April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016: New polling data, conducted by ReachTEL in the Prime Minister’s own seat of Wentworth, is a wake up call to the Prime Minister and the Federal Government in relation to their...
Read More SharePrime Minister touts ARENA projects after snatching grants funding
April 14, 2016
Less than a month after the Turnbull government snatched $1.3 billion from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), it today touted the benefits of its renewable energy research and development projects already in the...
Read More ShareSAPN happy to hand out new taxes to solar customers but not pay its own
April 05, 2016
Revelations about alleged global tax evasion on the 4 Corners program last night raise yet more concerns about the activities of the South Australian network company, SA Power Networks (SAPN). “SAPN has led the...
Read More ShareRENEWABLES INVESTMENT: SHIFT IN GOVERNMENT DIRECTION MUST KICK-START A RACE TO 100% CLEAN ENERGY
March 23, 2016
Solar Citizens welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement today to ensure the future of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Australian Renewable Energy Agency. The Government today also announced a $1 billion clean energy innovation fund...
Read More ShareRENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT AT RISK FROM CEFC AND ARENA MERGER
March 22, 2016
The Turnbull government’s reported plan to combine the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency is a risky gamble on the future of renewables in Australia, according to Solar Citizens. National...
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