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Early Birds Get the 44c Solar Feed-in Tariff Worm
Tariff Worm
Queenslanders that own homes and businesses with solar systems will continue to be paid generously for the power they produce while other consumers front the cost.
Car of the Year Awarded to Tesla Electric Motors
American car manufacturer, Tesla Motors, have won Motor Trend Magazine’s ‘Car of the Year’ Award with an electric sedan. The battery-powered Model S sedan was named the 2013 winner and is the first award for Elon Musk, owner and developer at Tesla Motors.
CEFC Funding to Boost Solar
Solar power technologies could receive a boost if Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) funding was extended to include the current Renewable Energy Target, a recent report has stated.
Energy Company Executives Not Struggling To Pay Electricity Prices Hikes
Despite the fact that many Queenslanders are struggling to pay rising electricity prices, energy industry big-wigs are reportedly pocketing million-dollar bonuses and six-figure pay rises.
NSW homes paying more to use less energy
Despite consumers using less electricity, energy prices are soaring, power companies are recording big profits and paying large dividends to the state government. An Auditor-General’s report on New South Wales electricity providers found than many companies post-tax profits were up from $100 million to $1.
Newman commits to the 44c feed-in tariff whilst electricity prices rise
Feed-in tariff solar
Homes and businesses with solar systems will continue to be paid generously for the power they produce while other consumers front the cost. The Newman Government has committed to keeping the 44 cents feed-in tariff for power generated by existing solar systems despite the decision impacting vulnerable customers.
Australian Solar Multiplier Ends Early – January 2013
Solar rebate
The Australian Government recently announced plans to abolish the solar multiplier on the 1st of January 2013, six months ahead of schedule. The Australian Solar Council has said the government’s quick removal of the solar multiplier is both unnecessary and poorly timed.
Our World On Climate Change
Climate change
There is great debate globally as the necessity and validity of carbon pricing schemes with many countries putting the topic on the back burner in favour of localised solutions.
Clean Energy Council has renewed hope in Kyoto Climate talks
Clean Energy Council Kyoto Climate talks
It is hoped that Australia’s decision to sign on to the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol will stimulate global climate talks in Doha this month.