MEDIA RELEASE: Government backs renewable energy target, Abbott needs to follow
Politician Watch
People Power: Solar votes have the power to decide the next Federal election
For the first time Australia has a solar electorate map which shows where householders are investing in solar panels and hot water systems to cut their power bills.
The new map will help federal MPs see just how many solar voters there are in their local area and demonstrate how important the Renewable Energy Target is for their electorate.
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- Topics: Community activities, In the media, Politician watch, Renewable Energy Policy
Media Release: Abbott declares his support for Renewable Energy Target once and for all
The 100% Renewable community campaign today welcomed Tony Abbott’s ongoing support for the Renewable Energy Target and his willingness to listen to the evidence that renewable energy is keeping power prices rises down.
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by Andrew Bray and Lindsay Soutar
MEDIA RELEASE: Hartcher misleads public as Liberals launch war on renewable energy
12 April 2012
MEDIA RELEASE: Wind turbines wrapped in red tape, while coal and gas drills on
Renewable energy campaigners have today condemned the O'Farrell govenrment’s new wind farm planning guidelines as adding more red tape and more delays to the development of renewable energy in NSW.
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- Topics: In the media, Politician watch, Renewable Energy Policy
There are lots of unanswered questions when it comes to the Coalition and their approach to renewable energy.
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MEDIA RELEASE: CEFC gives momentum to renewable energy but work still to do: 100% Renewable Campaign
Community campaign, 100% Renewable, today welcomed progress on the Clean Energy Finance Corporation from the Government, Greens and Independents but indicated that there is still much to do to deliver on a renewable energy future for Australia.
MEDIA RELEASE
Environment, health and community groups have gathered in Sydney today to discuss the future of wind energy in NSW. As electricity prices continue to rise for most NSW households, the groups have welcomed reports from South Australia that wind power is cutting pollution and lowering the wholesale market cost of electricity.



