Media Releases
Calls for bipartisan support for Queensland’s new Renewable Energy Target
June 05, 2023
5 June 2023: Calls for bipartisan support for Queensland’s new Renewable Energy Target Solar Citizens welcomes news that the Queensland Government has announced a $500 million investment in publicly-owned CleanCo to develop 2.3 GW...
Read More ShareCar lobby gets dirty delaying the shift to electric vehicles
May 29, 2023
29th May 2023: Car lobby gets dirty delaying the shift to electric vehicles Solar Citizens today responds to the news that the Federal Chamber for Automotive Industries (FCAI) has been privately campaigning for a...
Read More ShareJoint Renewable Hydrogen Funding a Win for Regional Queenslanders
May 26, 2023
26 May 2023: Joint Renewable Hydrogen Funding a Win for Regional Queenslanders Solar Citizens today celebrates the announcement that the Australian and Queensland governments have joined partners to contribute $117 million towards establishing Gladstone’s...
Read More ShareGreater Investment in Cheaper, Cleaner Solar Power a Bright Solution to Energy Price Hike of Between 20 to 25 Per Cent
May 25, 2023
26 May 2023: Greater Investment in Cheaper, Cleaner Solar Power a Bright Solution to Energy Price Hike of Between 20 to 25 Per Cent Australian households struggling with the cost of living crisis will be...
Read More ShareQueensland Announces Vital Strategy to Decarbonise Industry
May 19, 2023
19 May 2023: Queensland Announces Vital Strategy to Decarbonise Industry Solar Citizens today celebrates the announcement of the Queensland New-Industry Development Strategy as a key piece of the puzzle to create prosperous, future-proof regional economies. The new...
Read More ShareAustralians Yet to See Clean Transport Cost of Living Savings in Federal Budget
May 11, 2023
11 May 2023: Australians Yet to See Clean Transport Cost of Living Savings in Federal Budget Solar Citizens today responds to the significant lack of focus on clean transport spending within Tuesday’s Federal Budget. Solar...
Read More ShareFederal Budget Response 2023
May 10, 2023
May 9 2023: Budget comment from Heidi Lee Douglas, National Director at Solar Citizens Solar Citizens warmly welcomes the Federal Budget commitment to providing energy bill relief for millions of Australians who urgently need...
Read More ShareMore Household Solar Should Be a Priority for Federal Budget: New National Poll
May 10, 2023
A new national poll has revealed the vast majority (79%) of Australians want Federal Government assistance for ongoing energy bill relief through access to cheaper, smarter and cleaner household solar.The Glow poll commissioned by...
Read More ShareCoalition of Civil Society, Environment and Faith Groups Launch Eight-Point Climate and Cost of Living Plan
May 04, 2023
Queenslanders renters could save up to $3,200 per year with better access to clean technology. A coalition of civil society, conservation and faith groups have today launched a new eight-point plan to address cost...
Read More ShareMedia Statement from Solar Citizens on Minister Chris Bowen's comment at Smart Energy Conference, Sydney today
May 03, 2023
Media Statement from Solar Citizens on Minister Chris Bowen's comment at Smart Energy Conference, Sydney todaySpeaking at a panel session at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney today, Federal Minister for Climate Change and...
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