We’re calling on state and federal governments to fund solar panels and batteries for every school and early childhood centre in Australia that doesn’t yet have solar - or needs more.
It's a no brainer: creating clean local jobs Australia-wide, slashing school and centre electricity costs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protect our climate. We're asking state and federal governments to make this a reality.
Solar and batteries significantly cut power bills for schools and early childhood centres by using and storing free energy from the sun.
- Save $114,000 in annual energy bills per large school*
- Save $12,700 in small schools*
- Saving $12,400 - $14,600 per annum for the average early childhood centre**
To achieve these savings, schools and centres need grant funding for their solar and battery system, and to become part of a "virtual power plant" where they can sell their excess solar power to the community.
Help make this a reality: take action now!
1. Help grow public support
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Sign the Solar Our Learning open letter
- Want a printable open letter instead?
- Join the Solar Our Learning signup challenge (..and get some sweet swag in the process!)
- Put up a poster at a school or childcare
2. Help demonstrate organisational support
3. Share these resources
Sources:
* Beyond Zero Emissions ‘Million Jobs Plan’ 2020 - This plan, developed in conjunction with Tesla, provides for large schools to utilise 250kW of solar plus a medium battery and small schools to use 25kW of solar panels plus a small battery.
** Based on a analysis of a random selection of 500 childcare provider energy consumptions figures, conducted for Parents for Climate by Utilizer Energy Consultants