A new consumer code for retailers of ‘new energy tech’ products such as solar panels, batteries and EV charging systems has been authorised by the Australian Competition Tribunal, with conditions. [Read more…]
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OECD: Make COVID-19 Recovery Greener
While applauding some efforts to build back better as part of COVID-19 economic recovery, the OECD is concerned by the level of “non-green” stimulus spending such as fossil fuel investments. [Read more…]
Solar My School Scores Another Award
The multi award-winning Solar my School initiative has just picked up another gong – a Good Design Award. [Read more…]
US Gen Z’ers Want Solar Jobs Over Coal Careers
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Adding to its woes, the coal industry is likely to have recruitment problems in the years ahead as many youngsters aren’t interested in a career in the sector. But when it comes to solar power, it’s a very different story. [Read more…]
Byron Shire’s Draft Net Zero Emissions Plan Up For Public Comment
New South Wales’ Byron Shire Council has invited the local community to provide feedback on its Net Zero Emissions Action Plan. [Read more…]
ACT Greens Dangle Subsidies And Free Rego For Electric Cars
The ACT Greens have announced a $50 million plan as part of a larger strategy supporting electric vehicle uptake in the Territory with the aim of getting “Canberra’s rEVolution” really into gear. [Read more…]
emPOWER Homes – Solar For Social Housing In Queensland
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has jointly launched a proposal that would see solar panels installed and energy efficiency upgrades performed on social housing across the state. [Read more…]
Solar Victoria Runs Misleading Ads They Wouldn’t Accept From Installers
If there is one thing I hate, it’s dodgy solar installers who mislead the public with deceptive advertising and fake deals. It harms customers who are just looking for decent quality solar and it hurts honest installers by damaging the reputation of the entire industry. It really gets my goat, and I am extremely protective of my goat.
But when a state government engages in misleading ads it’s fine and I don’t mind at all. [Read more…]
Solar Energy And Mornington Peninsula’s Climate Emergency Plan
Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council last week unanimously adopted its ambitious Climate Emergency Plan – and solar power plays an important role in it. [Read more…]
Uniting Church: Future Must Remain Renewable
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Uniting Church WA and Uniting Church VIC TAS are encouraging their members to write letters expressing concern over renewable energy funding to several senators. [Read more…]
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