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Topics I want to cover today. Uncertainty Economic issues affecting our industry Some solutions. Uncertainty!. Greenbank donated- $123k-?. Perfect storm WA re-election of senate voting To show industry support To put government on notice that our vote counts
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Topics I want to cover today • Uncertainty • Economic issues affecting our industry • Some solutions
Greenbank donated- $123k-? • Perfect storm WA re-election of senate voting • To show industry support • To put government on notice that our vote counts • To support other companies making contributions • Co-ordinated campaign • We as an industry deserve better than this!
The back of the envelope $ 2.55 billion Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) $ 1.65 billion balance of Direct Action Plan (DAP) $13.70 billion costs & lost revenue -Carbon Tax $ 3.44 billion spent on free permits to liable parties $21.34 billion Total Spend & no cap emissions We want what we have paid for!
What is the Cost of the RET? • The RET is 4% of a domestic electricity bill (1.12 cents per kWh). • The SRES is 2% of a domestic electricity bill (0.5 cents per kWh) and is expected to halve over the next two years to 1%. • The reduction in the wholesale price of energy cancels out the cost of the SRES to the domestic consumer!
Call to action! • Tell YOUR STORY, make it relevant to yr locality • Use RAA data to map out the uptake in yr locale • Go to www.recagents.asn.au for most recent data • Customise the RAA to your location-Lismore 47% • Talk to your clients, schools &local communities • Talk to ANYONE about the future SOLAR • Write, email, telephone, request meetings • Attend functions & engage people on the issues