Media Releases
New Scorecard launches: NSW’s solar future at stake in weekend poll
March 27, 2015
Solar Citizens have launched their 2015 NSW Election Solar Scorecard, so when the people of NSW head to the polls on Saturday they are able to “Vote 1 Sun”. “Our Solar Scorecard lays out...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcome Senator Lazarus’ continued support for RET
March 25, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed news by Senator Glenn Lazarus that he has reaffirmed his support for a full 41,000 Gwh Renewable Energy Target (RET) A statement released by the Senator today confirmed he is...
Read More ShareWA Government signals unfair attack on solar homes
March 18, 2015
Media reports today that WA Energy Minister Mike Nahan plans to charge solar householders higher fixed network charges are nothing but a discriminatory attack on solar households, according to Solar Citizens.“Minister Nahan has unfairly...
Read More ShareLabor’s renewable energy policy welcomed ahead of the NSW election
March 17, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed the announcement by Labor leader Luke Foley that if elected Labor will commit to stronger support of renewable energy and household solar. Labor’s renewable energy policy promises: Legislate a NSW 20...
Read More SharePM’s captain’s call to harm renewable energy target hurts consumers
March 17, 2015
Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised at the last election to support solar energy and grow jobs in the industry, but it has now reneged on that promise under pressure from the big power companies,...
Read More ShareAbbott compromises power price savings for all Australians with ‘compromise’ on Renewable Energy Target
March 11, 2015
Solar Citizens today warned a push by the Abbott Government for a ‘compromise’ that will slash the Renewable Energy Target (RET) will lock in more expensive power prices for all Australians. Solar Citizens Campaigns...
Read More ShareAbbott’s attack on renewable energy holds back power cost savings and growth of industry
March 03, 2015
The Abbott Government’s continued attack on the Renewable Energy Target is a broken election promise that is destroying the renewable energy industry and holding back savings on household power bills, according to Solar Citizens....
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcomes NSW Greens election commitments to rooftop solar and calls on all parties contesting election to support solar
February 25, 2015
Solar Citizens welcomes the NSW Greens’ renewable energy policy announcement and its commitment to support and grow household rooftop solar energy in the state. The Green’s renewable energy plan includes setting up new public...
Read More ShareInvestment in solar needed to help families beat soaring power bills
February 19, 2015
There are growing calls for Federal and State Governments to support lower income families with the rising cost of power bills by investing in renewable energy following media reports soaring power costs have lead...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens to give evidence at Senate Inquiry into ‘goldplating’ of electricity network
February 17, 2015
Solar Citizens will today give evidence on behalf of 550 solar homeowners who feel they have been unfairly treated by the big electricity companies at the Federal Senate Inquiry into the performance and management...
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