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G20 Plans Clean Energy Programs Already Under Scrutiny
G20
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has said that the Coalition Government’s plan to scrap funding for clean energy programs is juxtaposed to its pledge to unite the world’s largest polluters in a G4 deal.
Tony Abbot to Recycle the Carbon Tax
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Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbot has instructed his departmental secretary to scrap the infamous carbon tax. Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Dr Ian Watt was instructed to prepare for the Coalition’s plans to implement its agenda swiftly to appease public expectation.
Greens Promise Greener Renewable Energy Farms
green Renewable Energy
As the election looms, the Australian Greens have delivered a policy which provides $100 million in funding to help farmers switch to renewable energy. The proposed policy also pledges a further $2 billion to help fast-track renewable energy development through a ‘clean energy map’.
The ACT Pushing Solar Boundaries
ACT
The Australian Solar Council and the Clean Energy Council have welcomed yesterday’s announcement which sees the solar capacity of ACT dramatically increased. Two new solar farms have been given the go ahead and push the ACT’s solar capacity to 40 megawatts (MW), up from 20MW.
WA Government Reverses Its Solar Decision
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The Clean Energy Council of Australia has applauded a decision by the Western Australia Government which see’s funding for solar projects re-installed. Earlier this year the Western Australian Government reduced financial support for homes with solar panels and cut funding for future installations.
Microinverters Given the Green Light
Microinverters
Australians will soon have access to ReneSola micro-inverters after the company was certified to begin sales of the photovoltaic technology earlier this month. The Chinese based company’s product, Micro Replus, is used to convert electricity generated through solar panels into AC electricity.
Large Scale Solar Gets Brighter
large scale solar
The future is looking bright for large-scale solar projects in Australia thanks to government support for the 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Farmer’s Facing Higher Power Bills or Closure
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According to Senator Ron Boswell the financial crisis is to continue for many of the country’s primary producers and supply chain partners unless the government scraps the carbon tax.
Body Corp Company on a Mission to Save Electricity
Body Corp
A Queensland body corporate company is helping their customers by enlisting an independent consultant to review their energy usage. Archers Body Corporate Management has teamed up with Energy Options Australia to save residents anywhere from 10 to 40 per cent off their annual electricity bills.