Let’s put renewables first says community group Solar Citizens.
“Voters in the sunshine state are set to make a crucial choice - to take Queensland into a clean energy future, or get stuck in the past with expensive, polluting coal-fired power,” said Louise Matthiesson, Queensland Campaigner at Solar Citizens.
A government owned, public interest retailer could be a solution to lowering power bills for people on low-incomes currently locked out of accessing clean energy Solar Citizens says. The retailer, dubbed ‘PowerAccess’, would operate on a not for profit basis and act as an energy services company to supply electricity and other energy services such as energy efficiency upgrades and solar PV to people on low-incomes across South Australia.
Just like NSW, South Australia has set a new record for powering 48% of its energy needs using rooftop solar.
Inner West Council in Sydney’s western region is taking the bull by the horns when it comes to climate and renewable and solar energy.