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Lack of political will not technology holding us back from a renewable energy future
April 21, 2015
Solar Citizens has welcomed a report released today confirming that Australia is well placed to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. The report was produced by WWF and ANU. National Director Claire O’Rourke...
Read More ShareSenator Glenn Lazarus supports ambitious, new Stand up for Solar national campaign
April 21, 2015
Senator Glenn Lazarus, Independent Senator for Queensland, has today confirmed his support for renewable energy by backing Solar Citizens’ groundbreaking campaign ‘Stand up for Solar’. The Solar Citizens Stand up for Solar plan calls...
Read More ShareLabor enters Coalition’s disappointing race to the bottom on Renewable Energy Target
April 08, 2015
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane’s dismissal of Labor’s 33,500 GWh Renewable Energy Target (RET) compromise shows that the Abbott Government has no interest in providing certainty for Australia’s renewable energy industry and is intent on...
Read More ShareAbbott Government’s White Paper reinforces their opposition to the future of solar in Australia
April 08, 2015
Today’s release of the Federal Government’s Energy White paper fails to recognise the incredible opportunity of solar and renewable energy in Australia’s future energy mix. Once again the Federal Government has shown their lack...
Read More ShareStand Up For Solar: A new campaign with a strong solar vision for Australia
March 31, 2015
Solar Citizens today launched a new national campaign ‘Stand Up For Solar, that will see thousands of Australians demonstrate strong support for ambitious solar policy. “Stand Up For Solar comes at a time when...
Read More ShareNew 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,...
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