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Power 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...
Read More ShareRooftop solar and storage the true key for cheaper, cleaner energy for NSW residents: Solar Citizens
March 19, 2024
Many NSW households, especially in regional areas, face continued energy bill increases under the Australian Energy Regulator’s Default Market Offer, according to Solar Citizens. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas said, on top of a...
Read More ShareRenewables and cost of living on the agenda for Queensland leaders
March 12, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the announcement made by Opposition Leader David Crisafulli at the Courier Mail’s Leader’s debate today of a grant of up to $3,500 to support renters getting access to solar.Mr Crisafulli told...
Read More ShareAustralians have missed out on more than $27 billion in fuel cost savings from a national vehicle efficiency standard, don't delay the benefits further
February 27, 2024
The Electric Vehicle Council, Solar Citizens and Good Car Company are today calling on support from all sides of politics to accelerate the introduction of a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and not delay...
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