Greens aim to regulate a 'fair price' for solar generated electricity

Richard Di Natale in St Kilda in Melbourne.
The Greens want to regulate the electricity
market so all users get
a ‘fair price’ for their solar-generated power.

The Greens want to regulate the electricity system to ensure a “fair price” is paid for solar-generated electricity and ensure a “legal right” to connect to the grid by forcing energy companies to prove they cannot connect a consumer.

The Greens’ clean energy policy would put $192m for solar into schools, establish a solar ombudsman who would enforce a “right to solar” for renters and force energy companies to write-down pole and wire assets.

The Greens would also put $5m into an information campaign to promote the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s (CEFC) schemes to support households and businesses installing solar with no upfront costs.

Read The Guardian story - “Greens want 'fair price' for solar power and access to grid for all.”