Monthly Archives: August, 2011
Solar will force coal and nuclear out of the energy business
A solar energy revolution is brewing that will put the coal and nuclear industries out of business. Solar is already reaching price parity with coal in many parts of Australia. In contrast to coal and nuclear, solar is fully sustainable and safe. Solar is now an established industry that is growing very rapidly. The CO₂ [...]
American study shows that solar power does increase the value of your home
August 12th, 2011 · 12:39 pm @ admin - No Comments It stands to reason that adding an asset which cuts your electricity bills–solar panels–will bump up a home’s value. Now an economic study attaches numbers to solar panels’ real-estate value. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) recently released an analysis that found solar panels add between 3-4 [...]
Residential feed-in tariff scheme suspended after reaching its quota
Peter Collier Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Development; Indigenous Affairs Mon 01 August, 2011 A State Government scheme designed to help residents recover the purchase cost of their renewable energy system has been suspended after reaching its quota. Energy Minister Peter Collier said the scheme’s popularity had led to the installation quota being reached [...]
Suspension of Nett Feed in Tariff Scheme
Suspension of scheme The Western Australian residential net feed-in tariff scheme has now reached its quota and was suspended on 1 August 2011. How will the suspension of the scheme affect you? Applications already received or postmarked before 1 August will be accepted. The State Government intends to accept applications from customers who can demonstrate [...]
Welcome support for emerging renewables
8 August 2011 Australia’s transition to a clean economy received a significant boost with the opening of the Federal Government ‘s $126 million Emerging Renewables program. The program was launched by Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson at the Australian Solar Institute earlier today. “I would like to congratulate Mr Ferguson and the Gillard [...]