The solar power industry will continue to be supported by the Australian Federal Government following the closure of the solar hot water rebate scheme in February. The Government announced last week it would wind up...
Like any industry in Australia, the solar is open to so called 'dodgy operators' as well as poor customer service. That's why its important to do your home work. At an East Mackay retirement village, about $250,000...
A Clarence Valley solar power innovation promises to significantly reduce household power costs and is offering hope to an industry sector which has had the rug pulled from under it. In a first for Australia,...
The Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with renewable energy has hit another key milestone today. Energy Minister Stephen Robertson said Queensland Health had now completed contractual arrangements with ABB Australia to...
Dimbulah Sport and Pistol club, located west of Cairns and Mareeba are reaping the rewards from installing solar panels. The clubs weapons safety training officer Phil Quayle and the club's last foundation member are pleased...
A great rush in installation of solar energy conversion devices is expected in the lead up to a reduction in Australia's Solar Credits rebate. Ergon Energy is urging that IES applications be lodged soon. The Solar...
Cairns solar company Jarrett Plumbing has been stuck with over $75K worth of solar hot water heaters after the Australian Government canned the solar hot water rebate mid last week. The $320 million green scheme...
With flooding predicted for parts of New South Wales over the coming days, Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts has reminded New South Wales residents whose homes are damaged by storms to take care if their...
The clean energy industry says the unexpected cut of a key government solar hot water program late yesterday will put jobs under threat and make it harder for people to save on their electricity bills....
Australian's woke up this morning to hear that the Australian Federal Government has suddenly axed the $1000 solar hot water rebate. Australian distributors and local manufactures fear that the stop to the renewable energy bonus...
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On the Sunshine Coast, solar power systems remained the best way to reduce household electricity bills despite the loss of the $600 Federal Government subsidy, according to a leading Sunshine Coast solar distributor. Last Tuesday night the Government...
Lack of public support for the carbon tax is adding to a belief that Kevin Rudd will seek to have the parliament run its full term if he replaces Julia Gillard as prime minister. It...
As four consortium prepare to lodge their updated bids for the re-opened solar PV part of the struggling Solar Flagships program, the Federal Department of Energy has revealed that it is keeping a watching brief...
CLIMATE Change Minister Greg Combet has sweetened the terms of $1 billion in carbon tax assistance for manufacturers as Julia Gillard again faced pressure in parliament over the policy's impact on jobs. Mr Combet won...
With such a successful execution of the Queensland Kindergartens Solar Grant in 2011, Education Minister Cameron Dick has announced the next round for the solar kindergartens initiative. Dick is encouraging community kindergartens to apply for...
Aluminium giant Alcoa says Australia no longer offers the affordable electricity which has been responsible for fueling the aluminium industry. Alcoa warns that smelters in Victoria will be hit the hardest by the Gillard governments...
