Media Releases
More than 214,000 Victorian households affected by unfair solar changes
July 02, 2015
The Victorian Government should reject any recommendation by the electricity price regulator to unfairly reduce the state’s solar feed-in tariff, according to Solar Citizens. Victorian households with rooftop solar could get as little as...
Read More ShareAER reject outrageous fees for solar homeowners after Solar Citizens campaign
June 25, 2015
Solar Citizens has today welcomed the news that the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has rejected the absurd proposal from SA Power Networks to introduce a new unfair charge for solar homeowners of $100 a...
Read More ShareAdelaide City Council solar program to spark new wave of SA solar
June 24, 2015
Adelaide City Council solar program to spark new wave of SA solar Solar Citizens today congratulates Adelaide City Council for the introduction of its new Sustainable City Incentives Scheme that will see households in...
Read More ShareRET cuts shameful: Majority want a solar future
June 24, 2015
The passing in the Senate of legislation to slash the RET last night is an outrageous setback for the sector but there’s no stopping the momentum and public support for more solar in Australia’s...
Read More ShareAGL unfairly slugs solar customers in ACT and NSW, locking out thousands from renewable energy
June 19, 2015
Solar Citizens has serious concerns about today’s reports that AGL plans to charge solar homeowners up to an extra $434 for solar smart meters in the ACT and NSW. Only last month, AGL launched...
Read More ShareSOLAR POWER: SENSIBLE CLEAN ENERGY FOR SA
June 18, 2015
The growing number of South Australians choosing to install solar panels on their rooftops are generating cleaner power and contributing to lowering power costs for all households in the state, according to Solar Citizens.The...
Read More SharePope Francis demands investment in renewable energy
June 18, 2015
Solar Citizens today welcomes Pope Francis’ call for stronger investment in renewable energy in his challenging Encyclical released last night in London. The Pontiff wrote: “There is an urgent need to develop policies so...
Read More ShareWORLD ENERGY OUTLOOK URGES INVESTMENT OF BILLIONS IN CLEAN ENERGY, AUSTRALIA SHOULD STAKE ITS SHARE
June 16, 2015
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook Report launched last night in London highlights the urgent need to accelerate the development of emerging renewable technologies that will transform the global energy system. Increasing investment...
Read More ShareIKEA shows leadership with $600 million investment in clean energy
June 04, 2015
IKEA shows leadership with $600 million investment in clean energy Solar Citizens has welcomed today’s announcement by one of the world’s largest brands that it will invest $600 million in renewable energy, globally. IKEA...
Read More SharePolicy holding back development of solar: new report
June 04, 2015
Solar Citizens welcomes the new report released by the Clean Energy Council which shows that while renewable energy is more popular than ever, more needs to be done to secure good policies to ensure...
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