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OECD: Make COVID-19 Recovery Greener

OECD Green Recovery

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

Solar my School

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

Solar jobs more popular than 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

Byron Shire - solar energy

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

Electric car subsidies - Canberra

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

Empower Homes Solar Scheme

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

Solar Victoria hypocritical on advertising

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

Mornington Peninsular Shire - zero carbon and solar energy

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

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…]

Taylor Triggers Inquiry Into Australia’s Rooftop Solar Sector

Australian rooftop solar review/inquiry

Citing integrity, quality and safety concerns, Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor has reportedly requested a review of Australia’s rooftop solar sector. [Read more…]

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