The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is again calling on the Federal Government to implement a nationally consistent road user charge for electric vehicles. [Read more…]
City Of Newcastle Climate Action Plan 2025
City of Newcastle is readying to take further steps to reduce emissions across its operations and the community – including installing more solar panels and megawatt-scale battery storage. [Read more…]
Deepwater Plaza Goes Solar
A cooler car park for customers that generates clean and cheap electricity – it’s a win-win for Deepwater Plaza and those who visit it. [Read more…]
CEC Solar Code Of Conduct Reauthorised
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted re-authorisation to the Clean Energy Council for its Solar Retailer Code of Conduct. [Read more…]
WA Commissioner For Consumer Protection: Do Your Solar Research
Western Australia’s Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie Chopping says rooftop solar power has a bright future in the state, but prospective PV purchasers need to do their research before signing on the dotted line. [Read more…]
Australia A G20 Laggard On Climate And Renewable Energy Policy
18 G20 countries have implemented or are implementing carbon-pricing schemes and 16 have policies to increase renewable energy generation – Australia isn’t among either groups. [Read more…]
Northern Beaches Council Scoops Sustainable Cities Award
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council was announced the overall winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2020 Sustainable Cities Awards last week. [Read more…]
Another Hit On The Horizon For Victorian Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Proposed new minimum feed in tariff rates in Victoria will make maximising solar energy self-consumption even more attractive. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Homes Program Expansion Announced
More solar panel and battery rebates will be available in Victoria over the next few years – and small businesses will soon also be able to take advantage of the state’s PV subsidy. [Read more…]
Solar Panels, Hail Storms And STCs
Owners of solar power systems that were damaged by recent hail storms in south-east Queensland may not be able to claim the “solar rebate” again on replaced solar panels says the Clean Energy Regulator. [Read more…]
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