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QLD’s Maranoa Council Looks To Solar Power To Slash Energy Costs

Maranoa Regional Council decided last week to proceed to the detailed design phase for installation of solar power systems at 13 of its facilities. [Read more…]

Nambucca Shire Council Installs EV Chargers, Solar To Come

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Nambucca Shire Council has installed EV charging stations for public use in the towns of Nambucca and Macksville, and there could be a bunch of solar power on the way. [Read more…]

Smart Energy Council Says Dumb Things About Batteries

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On Thursday the 1st of May the Smart Energy Council put out a press release1that strongly implied home batteries can pay for themselves.  Unfortunately, at this time, they don’t with the possible exception of South Australia with their hefty subsidy of up to $6,000.  Anyone who says they do without a large subsidy is either being ignorant, incompetent, or deceptive. [Read more…]

Yarra Ranges Council To Use Solar Charged Electric Vehicles

Two new electric cars have been acquired by Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Council, which Council says will be charged by solar power. [Read more…]

Business Council Of Australia: Scrap “Unnecessary” Solar Subsidy

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The Business Council of Australia’s plan for a stronger nation includes a call to scrap Australia’s hugely popular (and beneficial) major solar subsidy. [Read more…]

Dubbo Council Looking For More Cash From Solar Developers

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Solar farm developers with projects in the Dubbo Regional Council area may soon need to dig deeper into their pockets for contributions to the local community. [Read more…]

City Of Sydney (Council) To Go 100% Renewable (Electricity)

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In a decision endorsed by Council this week, the City of Sydney has committed to using 100 per cent renewable energy sources to meet its electricity needs. [Read more…]

Geelong Council Heading For Half A Megawatt Of Solar Power

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Installation of a couple of solar power systems this and next month will help take City of Greater Geelong (Council) over the 500kW total capacity mark. [Read more…]

Solar Cash For Northern Territory Councils

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The Northern Territory Government has announced a $2 million energy efficiency and sustainability grant funding pool for local government councils. [Read more…]

More Solar Power For Port Stephens Council

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Port Stephens Council has a shiny new solar power system that will provide a very rapid payback and slash the building’s electricity related emissions. [Read more…]

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