The NSW Greens are calling for the state to return to carbon pricing to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. NSW previously had a carbon pricing scheme. In fact, according to the Greens, it was the first place in the world to enact such a program.
The NSW Greens energy policy aims to transform the state’s electricity market with a publicly-owned renewable electricity supplier and retailer called PowerNSW. The 100 per cent renewables supplier would build, distribute and also retail affordable electricity for New South Wales residents.
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) wants solar panels to be mandatory on all new homes. The council, which is Australia’s national body for the renewable energy industry, made the call in a federal election energy policy wish-list released today.
Solar Citizens today applauds NSW Labor’s announcement to commit to 9GW of new renewable energy generation over the next 10 years. The commitment includes 2GW of rooftop solar, 6GW of reverse auctions and 1 GW of state-owned renewables generation.