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10th November 2009

Solar Bonus Scheme for NSW

The NSW Government has announced a Solar Bonus Scheme for NSW with the following features:

A gross tariff of 60c/kWh for all electricity that is supplied to the grid
7 years duration.

NSW government objectives for the Scheme

Encourage and support people who want to act on climate change by generating renewable energy locally.
Build the state's green collar jobs sector, by helping solar technology compete with non-renewable energy sources.
Expand the visibility of renewable energy technologies to help motivate the whole community in responding to climate change.

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23rd June 2009

NSW Feed in TARIFF Announced

It was announced by the NSW Government on Tuesday the 23rd of June that as off the 1st of January 2010 the NSW Feed in Tarriff scheme will commence.

It will pay eligible systems 60 cents per kilowatt hour for the renewable energy they feedback into the grid - this is around four time greater than the average price of electricity. READ MORE, click here for the media release.

16th June 2009

Introducing Solar Credits

The government released exposure draft legislation for the expanded Renewable Energy Target (RET) which will allow for the creation of Solar Credits for renewable energy systems installed from 9th June 2009. READ MORE

9th June 2009

$8000 Solar Rebate Ends

The Australian government will today release the final legislation for the expanded Renewable Energy Target (RET) which will allow for the creation of new "Solar Credits" to replace the existing Solar Homes & Communities Plan (SHCP) from today onwards. Read more

If you have not yet had your solar energy system installed contact Eco Solar Energy Australia today on 1800 ECO SOLAR (1800 326 765) to organise for a consultant to come out and discuss the advantages of solar and to provide a FREE no obligation quotation to suit your requirements.