Turbocharging renewables with rooftop solar and subsidised batteries is a sure-fire vote-winner. So why is the government not doing it?
As someone who has spent more than 20 years as a social researcher, I’ve never seen anything like it. Across the country, the one concern dominating people’s minds is clear: the cost of living. Whether you’re talking to parents or pensioners, teachers or tradies, it’s the same issue, dwarfing any other concerns. Nothing else even comes close.
By expanding people’s access to cheap and reliable renewable energy, the Albanese government could put money back in the pockets of all Australians.While Australians struggle with rising grocery prices, mortgage repayments, rent hikes and energy bills, all they’ve heard is politicians talking about policies that might sound good on paper, but they aren’t sure will ease the cost of living. Frankly, they are fed up.
The public is receptive to real solutions, not small-target, incremental change. They don’t care if the government has to spend money to get there. Gone are the days when fears about “budget blowouts” dominated public discourse. Australians want the government to invest in their future, with public spending that will make a real material difference in their day-to-day lives.
We’re already a world leader in rooftop solar, with more than 3.5 million homes enjoying the benefits.It’s not just good economic policy – it’s popular. Recent research conducted by my firm found that overwhelmingly people believe that renewables could bring down their energy bills faster and more dramatically than anything else – including nuclear.
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