Remove solar hot water from renewable energy target

Half of all Renewable Energy Certificates generated come from solar hot water and not renewable energy such as photovoltaic panels.

By Ian Christesen The Federal Government’s chop and change approach to renewable energy policy is causing uncertainty and the stalling of cleaner energy projects. Everyone knows that solar hot water is not a renewable energy source however Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong has included solar hot water and heat pumps as … [Read more...]

Green jobs are the key

Australia's green future. Image: greghardwick.com.au

How many times do green groups need to shout if from the roof tops? Roof tops that could easily be covered in green, clean energy. Clean energy and energy efficiency industries will create more than 28,000* new jobs by 2020, according to ground breaking economic modelling released today by the Clean Energy Council (CEC). CEC Chief Executive, … [Read more...]