The NSW government has suspended the state’s Solar Bonus Scheme describing it as a “black hole” in need of a plug. The coalition government has put a two-month hold on the scheme that has been plagued by rolling cost blowouts, resulting in higher electricity prices and soaring budget deficits. Read more
Addressing the risk of dangerous climate change requires decisive action. You either do, or do not. There is no try. It’s proving to be an uncomfortable place for politicians. Dropping the ball on climate change has already claimed two former Prime Ministers. Read more
The big polluters warn a carbon tax would be a disaster – jobs would go offshore, and so could whole industries. But is it true, or a giant con? Read more
Australia’s peak body for renewable energy says the previous NSW government’s solar scheme should bear the blame for the electricity price increases attributed to renewable energy by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). Read more
A COALITION of clean energy groups and big companies will today urge the government to establish an extensive energy saving program alongside a carbon tax to help lower power bills. Read more