@solarcitizens

We champion a democratic, people-powered energy system that cuts bills and reduces emissions. Website: https://xitter.cf/t.co/JjOXfdCpzC

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Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas was in Canberra this week pushing for a Better Solar Deal for Renters including safe, legal plug-in solar by 1July2027 and better solar rights for renters - bit.ly/4B7zCKy #unlocksolarforrenters #bettersolardealforrenters
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.@guardian reports: As Australia breaks #rooftopsolar records, we became the first country to sign the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration. “Rooftop #solar is the sleeping giant of global climate diplomacy,” says Heidi Lee Douglas, CEO @solarcitizens bit.ly/4B9hn7j
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As Australia signs the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration, Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas writes in @TheNewDailyAu that rooftop solar is people power and it provides energy security: "The sun doesn’t send a fuel bill. No country owns it." bit.ly/TND_RooftopSolar-opin… #SolarforAll
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Meet Mohammed Shorab, National Coordinator of Fiji's NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) - saying why the 300 Million #Solar Homes initiative is important for the Pacific aim of 100% #renewable energy by 2030. Find out more bit.ly/4hx2i7U #BringSolarHome
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Rooftop #solar is the sleeping giant in global climate diplomacy. Minister Chris Bowen MP signing the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration at #PreCOP31 in Fiji will start to change this. Media Release + link to Declaration bit.ly/4hx2i7U #BringSolarHome
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Climate Change & Energy Minister Chris Bowen signs the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration - making Australia the first country to do so! We are working with @GSolarCouncil @Mayors4Climate and @ClimateParl to double the number of solar homes to 300Million by 2030. #BringSolarHome
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Here is the news LIVE from #PreCOP31 thanking Climate Change & Energy Minister Chris Bowen MP for Australia becoming the first country to sign on to the new Global Rooftop #Solar Declaration - @solarcitizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas and @SmartEnergyCncl CEO David McElrea.
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Solar Citizens welcomes the strong leadership shown by Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen in making Australia the first country to sign the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration! See our media release: bit.ly/4hx2i7U 300 million reasons to celebrate! #BringSolarHome
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Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas is speaking at PreCOP on how to double Rooftop Solar globally to 300Million Solar Homes! with Climate & Energy Minister Chris Bowen, @SmartEnergyCncl CEO David McElrea, Olai Uludong, Pacific Community (SPC), and more greenzone-precop31.com/event…
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Meet Mosese Lovalova, from the Small Grants Program with the UNDP Pacific Office . He spoke with Heidi Lee Douglas in Fiji at PreCOP - he wants to see much more rooftop solar in the Pacific. Sign the Global Rooftop Solar Pledge petition - bit.ly/4y3XKec
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Renew Economy@renew_economyOct 6
Australia dedicates $13 million to help Pacific nations quit fossil fuels, electrify and transition to renewables as countries across the region race to switch from the costly and polluting fossil fuel imports ow.ly/pAVP50ZULFQ

Australia pledges $13 million to help Pacific nations quit diesel, switch to renewables and...

Australia dedicates $13 million to help Pacific nations to electrify and transition to renewables as countries across the region race to switch from costly and polluting fossil fuel imports.

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From today all businesses that install up to 1Megawatt of #solar #PV on their roof are eligible for rebates under the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme . So be like Colormaker - get more solar panels up and save $$ - more here bit.ly/SRES4BigRoofs
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Australia doesn’t have to choose between powering homes and powering the digital economy. We can do both. Here’s how cleanenergycouncil.org.au/ne…
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☀️ Can we achieve 300 million solar home systems by 2030? We are working alongside the @GSolarCouncil @Mayors4Climate @ClimateParl to achieve this ambitious goal 300millionsolarhomes.org/ #BringSolarHome
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News-com story by @samanthamaiden on Intergenerational Report: Household #energy prices including petrol and gas costs could tumble by as much as $4300 a year by 2050 according to the Intergenerational Report... Check out the full story - bit.ly/4xF8eAs #solar #EVs
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Flexibility First: The cheapest network upgrade in Australia already exists. It's on 4.5 million roofs ☀️ and in 800,000 garages 🔋 Consumers paid for it. Don't make us pay twice! #flexibilityfirst bit.ly/flexfirstAEMC ☀️ Submissions close COB Thursday 24 September 💪
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Find out all about #Solar, #Batteries & Chargers at Home at this Everything Electric 'Ask the Expert' panel discussion - our CEO Heidi Lee Douglas joins Host Sarah Aubrey ElectrifyThis REGISTER NOW - USE CODE: SYDEXHIB FOR 20% DISCOUNT au.everythingelectric.show/s… #solarsavingsforall
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Excellent piece on how portable plug-in energy devices will be a game changer for renters in @renew_economy #pluginsolar #balconysolar #solarforrenters reneweconomy.com.au/the-case…

The case for plug-in solar and batteries has never been clearer – and renters deserve it

For renters watching rooftop solar spread across the neighbourhood, Australia’s energy transition can feel frustratingly distant. The case for legalising plug-in solar and batteries is now clear.

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Sydney renter Maiya looks forward to getting Plug-in Solar and Battery , with Climate and Energy Minister Bowen's announcement Great ABC story by Romy Stephens explains it. youtu.be/iBSYIthL4Z8?si=LKpy… #pluginsolar #pluginbatteries #balconysolar #solarforrenters

Balcony solar could soon become legal in Australia | ABC NEWS

Millions of renters and apartment dwellers will soon be able to acc...

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We will get a pathway to Plug-in Solar and Batteries in every state and territory - Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed today. This is a huge win! More here bit.ly/4cGb4xw #pluginsolar #pluginbatteries #balconysolar #solarforrenters
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