Harnessing the Far North’s sunny skies may be the only option in avoiding future power price increases, say sustainable housing groups.
Following the Queensland Competition Authority’s recommendations for a 21.4 per cent electricity price increase, costing the average household $253 extra per year, Tropical Green Building Network’s Emma Thirkell says a rise in solar power popularity could be imminent.
“With the electricity prices going up, it’s bringing back the business case for solar,” she said.
Ms Thirkell said residents changing their supply to renewable energy and reducing electricity demand would beat power providers at their own game.
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