Posts from category: Federal Government
by admin | Sep 16, 2018 | Climate Change, Federal Government, Solar Power
Renew Economy (a must read for anyone interested in renewable energy) recently published an article which confirms our worst fears that Australia has yet again broken emission records and we are now on track to miss the targets set in the Paris agreement by a... by admin | Aug 27, 2018 | Federal Government, Solar Power
For years the Coalition have been anti-renewable energy and have tried their best to scupper and hinder all forms including solar power, both large and small scale, wind farms, hydro and thermal solar. Unfortunately for the planet our government is now led by a pack... by admin | Mar 16, 2018 | Federal Government, Incentives
Rooftop solar subsidies offered by the Federal Government – including upfront discounts off the total cost of systems – are at threat of being slashed or scrapped. Uncertainty about the future of the solar power incentives currently offered under the Small-scale... by admin | Jul 17, 2014 | Federal Government
After weeks of failed attempts the Abbott government finally managed to turn Australia into the first country in the world to scrap a carbon tax after it’s was narrowly passed in the senate. Apparently this means that the electricity prices will fall by 9%... by admin | Jul 10, 2014 | Climate Change, Federal Government
With the rest of the globe pushing renewable energy which has been dubbed the 4th industrial revolution Australia seems to be taking a backward step with the Abbott government set to continue its anti-renewable energy stance with plans to dismantle the renewable... by admin | Mar 22, 2012 | Federal Government
March 22, 2012 From the Clean Energy Council The contribution of renewable energy to rising power bills is tiny compared to the huge investment required to meet peak demand and replace ageing poles and wires, the Clean Energy Council said today. Clean Energy... by admin | Dec 4, 2011 | Federal Government
December 14, 2011 The Hon Greg Combet MP recently addressed a conference hosted by AuSES and confirmed his support to both large and small scale solar installations. by admin | May 5, 2011 | Federal Government, Incentives
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet today announced that the solar multiplier will be reduced further to x 3 from the 1st July 2011. It was previously announced that the multiplier would reduce to x 4 and this change is another slap in the... by admin | Apr 23, 2011 | Federal Government, Incentives
From Sydney Morning Herald. Please note all our customers who have paid deposits will get their systems installed at the current REC’s/STC price – if however they continue to fall then systems will have to be repriced. COMPANIES that install rooftop solar panels have... by admin | Apr 11, 2011 | Energex, Federal Government
As previously reported the solar rebate reduces at the end of June which is still more than 2 months away however before installation can occur the following paperwork MUST be completed in full a) We submit a Form 1003 to Energex b) Energex reviews installation and if... by admin | Apr 1, 2011 | Federal Government, Incentives
The rebate for solar power will reduce on the 1st July 2011. On the 1st July 2011 solar power systems will be approximately $1,200 more expensive. In order to beat the price increase you must act NOW in order to guarantee installation before 30th June. There will be... by admin | Dec 2, 2010 | Federal Government, Incentives
Federal Minister Greg Combet yesterday announced that the solar power rebate will end a year earlier than originally planned. The rebate multiplier will be reduced from 5x to 4x from 1st July 2011 adding more than a $1,000 to the cost of a solar power system. Sunshine... by admin | Aug 15, 2010 | Federal Government
August 29, 2010 When will the Australian Government realise that Solar is a viable and realistic alternative to fossil fuels? If the UK can do it it should be a no brainer for Australia. From Telegraph UK: Visitors are stalking Britain’s rural communities in... by admin | Jul 16, 2010 | Federal Government
July 16, 2010 From: ABC online The Federal Opposition has described the Government’s revived solar schools program as “trickery”. The Government scheme, which gives schools grants of up to $50,000 for solar panels, solar hot-water heaters and water tanks, was... by admin | Jul 10, 2010 | Federal Government
July 10, 2010 Australia’s energy grid could run entirely on renewables such as wind and solar power within 10 years, according to a report to be released tomorrow. The report outlines a 10-year road map which the authors say is affordable and achievable. Its... by admin | Jul 10, 2010 | Federal Government
July 10, 2010 The Federal Government has come under attack for failing to include Australia’s only domestic producer of solar panels in a Commonwealth tender. The $1.5 billion Solar Flagship program is committed to building up to four large-scale solar power plants... by admin | Jul 1, 2010 | Federal Government
July 1, 2010 From ABC Online Green groups have criticised the Federal Government’s decision to pull funding from solar energy schemes in order to pay for its plan to remove old cars from Australia’s roads. If re-elected, the Government says it will offer owners of... by admin | Jun 29, 2010 | Federal Government
June 29, 2010 From: ABC Online The Australian Greens have developed a plan for the country to rely on 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050. The plan proposes mapping renewable energy sources and funding necessary electricity grid infrastructure. The policy would... by admin | Jun 2, 2010 | Federal Government, Incentives
June 2, 2010 Today’s article on the front page of the Courier Mail has highlighted our growing concern over the number of shonks that float from one Government rebate to another, it started with rainwater tanks, then Insulation and now their focus has turned to the... by admin | Apr 30, 2010 | Federal Government, Feed in Tariff, Incentives
April 30, 2010 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the government could “fine tune” the system that docks pensioner welfare payments if they sell solar power back into the grid. Pensioners have this week complained that if they install solar panels and sell any excess... by admin | Apr 13, 2010 | Federal Government, Incentives
April 13, 2010 Please note that the Federal Government is currently taking longer than usual to process solar hot water rebates. The Government on its website advises “There are currently some delays in the processing of solar hot water rebate payments. Payments may... by admin | Mar 29, 2010 | Federal Government
THE Federal Government has warned of brown-outs and national power shortages if $100 billion is not spent on generators in the next 10 years, guaranteeing steep rises in electricity bills. Power price rises have also been linked to the cost of connecting renewable... by admin | Mar 8, 2010 | Climate Change, Federal Government
March 8, 2010 AUSTRALIA has the scorching sun, the scientific skill and private investors poised to swing behind a solar industry boom that could deliver a climate-safe power sector and billions in export earnings. But missing from that equation is the political will,...
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