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Energy Matters
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Melbourne, Victoria, June 24, 2009. Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, will today table a petition from over 17,000 Australians calling on the Parliament to implement a gross national feed-in tariff to give renewable energy technologies the support they deserve.
Independent MP for Lyne, Rob Oakeshott, will also announce he will introduce Senator Milne’s Private Member’s Bill for a feed-in tariff into the House of Representatives.
“I’m thrilled to be tabling this petition today which shows the extraordinary level of public support for renewable energy and the best policy to bring it on.” said Senator Milne.
“It is time the Commonwealth stepped in to introduce a real scheme that will pay a premium rate for all energy generated from all renewable sources and technologies.”
“The Government is bending over backwards to provide certainty to coal, but seems determined to undermine any certainty for renewable energy.”
The petition signatures were gathered at FeedInTariff.com.au, a community initiative provided by Australian renewable energy company, Energy Matters (https://www.energymatters.com.au).
The petition was initiated in response to increasing calls from Energy Matters customers for a national gross feed in tariff scheme and the slow progress on the part of the Australian Federal Government in rolling out such a program.
According to Energy Matters spokesperson Andrew Scarlett, “Climate change caused by carbon emissions is a serious threat. The government needs to reduce its reliance on destructive fossil fuels and encourage uptake of renewable energy.
“We know gross feed-in tariffs boost renewable power and create lasting jobs. They are a tremendous opportunity, both environmentally and economically. Instead, we’re committing public resources to antiquated coal technology that makes us the worst per capita polluters in the planet. Australians have a right to expect leadership from their government on this critical issue.”
About Energy Matters:
Based in Victoria, Energy Matters has branches throughout the country and provides a range of wind and solar power equipment, plus installation services to businesses and home owners in suburban and rural areas. Energy Matters’ web site also includes a wide range of education resources on renewable energy, plus a news section updated regularly with developments in the alternative energy industry. Energy Matters is also active in lobbying on challenges facing the Australian renewable energy industry that are preventing access to clean energy sources for many Australians.
