​NSW Greens launch plan for 1 million households to have solar in four years

Greens MP and environment spokesperson Cate Faehrmann said in a press release the plan will combat the impacts of climate change on the environment.

“We are seeing the devastating impacts of climate change now. That’s why we need more ambition for household solar,” she said. 

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“The Greens household solar plan will make it mandatory for all new dwellings to either have solar power and batteries or pay into a community renewable energy offset scheme.”

“Our plan will also provide a $2000 rebate for rooftop solar and batteries for up to 500,000 households and build solar panels on all public housing,” Ms Faehrmann said.

Greens energy spokesperson Sue Higginson said the plan will also apply to renters.

“The Greens $1.25 billion plan ensures that households which have been locked out of solar power, such as apartment dwellers and renters, can support renewables and save on their electricity bills through a community solar offset scheme,” she said. 

“We want to ensure 1 million households in NSW can either install solar panels on their home, or be part of a community solar offset scheme, within the next four years and be paid a fair price for the power they produce.”

The Greens Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2030 and involves:

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