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Australian regulators struggle with shift to an energy democracy

Posted on February 1, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

Here’s something we can all do,  click on the link to get more backers so that Greg Barber can make a difference for us: “In Queensland, fixed charges have been lifted so far that households using little electricity are forced to … Continue reading →

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Here’s how Canberra’s renewable roadblock can be dodged by States

Posted on October 19, 2015 by groundswellbasscoast

State action could rely on feed-in-tariff schemes. These have been used successfully to support the small-scale and large-scale renewable energy in Australia and overseas. Tariffs in their traditional form rely on the government to set a guaranteed rate of return … Continue reading →

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WA – Barnett’s solar backdown – how it happened

Posted on August 15, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Very quick backflip by WA government, on cancellation of Feed in Tarriff for rooftop solar PV, organised by community and industry coordinated protest. >readmore> ClimateSpectator

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WA solar shocker could be foretaste of an Abbott government

Posted on August 14, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Conservative government in Western Australia has stunned solar households in the state and industry bodies after announcing that it would retrospectively slash the feed in tariff that it had introduced in 2010. >readmore> RenewEconomy

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