NEWSFLASH: Hardship Provisions For NSW Solar Bonus Scheme
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Energy Minister Chris Hartcher have announced provisions would be put in place for solar households in NSW with “genuine hardship cases” resulting from the NSW Government’s changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme.
Mortenson Announces 1.5GW Of Wind Farm Projects
The ever-growing cost of gas is fuelling a boom in renewable energy sources throughout North America, and the trend is proving an economic windfall for a Minneapolis construction company.
NSW Announces Solar Power System Safety Audits
The NSW Government has announced it will conduct safety audits of solar power systems installed under the state’s State’s Solar Bonus Scheme.
Australian Renewable Energy Revolution Critical By 2020
The author of a new report from the Climate Commission says the world is running out of time to prevent serious climate events caused by global warming and warns Australia should embrace a renewable energy revolution by 2020 to offset irreversible damage from climate change.
Liberal MP Breaks Rank On NSW Solar Bonus Scheme
NSW Premier O’Farrell is under heavy fire for his government’s handling of the state’s Solar Bonus Scheme from not only the solar industry, solar supporters and other political parties, but from elements within his own party.
UK Pledges 50% Carbon Emissions Cut By 2025
The United Kingdom has become the first nation in the world to adopt a legally binding emissions target beyond 2020, mandating a dramatic 50 percent cut in greenhouse gases from 1990 levels by 2025.
1,500 At NSW Solar Rally
Wednesday’s rally at Circular Quay to protest the New South Wales Government’s handling of the Solar Bonus Scheme drew around 1,500 angry solar supporters.
Chepstowe Wind Farm Gets Go-Ahead
Victoria’s Planning Minister yesterday announced the green light for a wind farm facility in Chepstowe, approximately 30 km west of Ballarat, Victoria.
NEWSFLASH: Western Australia Solar Feed In Tariff Changes
Western Australian households considering installing solar power will be racing to buy systems after today’s announcement by the Western Australian government that its solar feed in tariff rate will be greatly reduced for new applications submitted after June 30. A firm cap has also been put in place for the program.
NSW Government’s Broken Solar Promises Detailed
The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSeS) has released details of what it says are promises broken by the NSW O’Farrell government in relation to the state’s Solar Bonus Scheme.