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New report shows consumer energy resources key for lower power bills for all and grid must adapt as renewables grow
May 05, 2024
New analysis shows national consistency in rooftop solar connection processes, better returns for household-generated energy fed back into the grid and greater data transparency from the larger-scale energy network providers are vital for supporting...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens comment on reports of Eraring extension
April 30, 2024
Comment from Solar Citizens acting CEO Joel Pringle on media reports of extension of Eraring: “Solar Citizens believes the NSW Government will make the wrong choice in propping up and extending dirty coal power when...
Read More ShareBipartisan support needed to lock in cost of living savings and clean energy investment from 75% emissions reduction target
April 18, 2024
Solar Citizens urges Queensland LNP Leader David Crisafulli to extend bi-partisan support for the two renewable energy bills due before Queensland Parliament today and make the upcoming State Election a race to the top...
Read More SharePower to the people: Brisbane hears how Australia could save $9 billion on power bills
April 16, 2024
Community members, civil society and climate groups, and energy experts will gather in Brisbane on Tuesday to discuss Queensland’s energy transition, the key policies of the major parties and plans for community action in...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens comment on the Future Made in Australia Act
April 13, 2024
Comment from Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas:“Solar Citizens welcomes the release of the Future Made in Australia Act and its focus on ensuring the growing demand for household solar and batteries is matched with making the...
Read More ShareRooftop solar can deliver $9.3 billion a year in cost savings for people living in apartments or houses with space for more panels
April 13, 2024
New data has today revealed a massive $9.3 billion per year in potential cost savings for Australians if people living in apartments or houses with more space for solar panels were supported to install...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens: Comment on Sunwiz data showing 250,000 home batteries now installed Australiawide
April 10, 2024
Comment from Heidi Lee Douglas, National Director at Solar Citizens: "Australians are voting for cheaper, cleaner solar energy with more than 3 million rooftop solar installations, and now we need greater targeted financial support for...
Read More ShareSolar-powered cost of living relief in Federal Budget good for households, small business and environment
April 04, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes media reports the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use a speech today to indicate further energy price relief for households and small business and recognise the need for greater uptake of...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens: Statement in response to Fed Government's $1billion solar manufacturing announcement
March 28, 2024
One in three Australian homes now has solar panels and there’s ongoing demand to power our homes on sunshine.But so far our homegrown manufacturing industry has barely benefited from the leading uptake of solar....
Read More SharePass NVES and get more cars that run on sunshine on the road, sooner
March 26, 2024
Solar Citizens calls on Australia’s political leaders to support passing the revised New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, delivering more affordable electric vehicles and ongoing fuel savings for Australians. CEO Heidi Lee Douglas said, “The Federal Government...
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