Maleny Monday 5th Aug: Making solar cut through on the Sunshine Coast this election

[Sustainable Maleny Broadcast]

Making solar cut through on the Sunshine Coast this election

MONDAY AUGUST 5, 6.30 - 8PM

MALENY COMMUNITY CENTRE, VERANDAH ROOM

23 MAPLE ST

RSVP & MAP HERE: http://www.solarcitizens.org.au/fisher_info_night_maleny

Dear solar supporter

I installed solar on my rooftop because I wanted to do my part for the environment. My motivation was simple, but the results have been greater - I’ve cut down my electricity bills and created local jobs, all while knowing I’m producing clean energy for a sustainable future. 

 

I am one of 28,000 people on the Sunshine Coast of who have made the same decision. These people are taking power generation back into their own hands. And an energy revolution is underway. 

 

But there is so much more that needs to be done for us to get to a clean, renewable energy future. And, we know there are powerful interests trying to stop Australia’s solar transformation. 

 

That’s why this election is so important. In our marginal electorate of Fisher there are six candidates who are asking for our vote, and all of them have different views on what kind of energy path we go down - whether we see the continued roll out of wind and solar, or stick to more coal and gas. 

 

This seat’s election race will be one one of the most interesting in QLD. All of these candidates want our vote. It will only take only a little over 3000 votes for the seat to change hands. And there are 28,000 solar voters.

 

That gives those of us who support a solar-powered future a huge opportunity. Every vote will count. And if we get out into the community, reach out to solar voters, and demonstrate to candidates that the people of Fisher want more solar, we can have a real impact this election.

 

Through Solar Citizens, I’m working with members of our community to coordinate a range of activities to do just this. We are going to make sure Mal Brough, Bill Gissane and the other candidates who want to represent us are clear that solar is important to the voters of Fisher. Will you join us?

 

Come along to one of up our upcoming information nights, and we’ll let you know how you can help ensure that solar stays strong in Australia. The information nights will be fun and inspiring, and, we’ll share the plan to make sure solar power is front and centre this election.

 

INFO NIGHT DETAILS

 

MONDAY AUGUST 5, 6.30 - 8PM

MALENY COMMUNITY CENTRE, VERANDAH ROOM

23 MAPLE ST

RSVP & MAP HERE: http://www.solarcitizens.org.au/fisher_info_night_maleny

 

ALL WELCOME

 

Solar Citizens is a new community organisation, but in a few months, we’ve managed great things. Earlier this year, thousands of Solar Citizens came together in QLD to stop the Newman Government from penalising solar owners, and won! So we’re already having an impact.

 

We know we can put renewables and solar on the election agenda and get our candidates feeling the heat about our energy future. A lot is at stake, but if we work together we can ensure that solar will grow in our community. With a name like the Sunshine Coast, there’s no reason it shouldn’t!

 

We look forward to seeing you on Monday! 

 

Yours for a sunny future,

Janet Dearden, Solar Citizens