Energy security concerns drives surge in support for WA Renewable Energy Target
Media Release, Tuesday 9 June 2026
“Rising fuel costs may be driving support for renewables across the political spectrum including among One Nation voters...”
WA needs a RET to avoid being left behind: WA Government & interim emissions reduction targets
Media Comment, Tuesday 5 May 2026
“We strongly support climate legislation for WA. However, although the government has reiterated its commitment to net zero by 2050, WA remains without a map or path to get there.
Federal investment in WA renewables builds case for a Renewable Energy Target
Media Release, Saturday 2 May 2026
Solutions for Climate WA has welcomed today’s announcement of over two gigawatts of new renewable energy and battery storage projects for Western Australia, saying the scale of federal capital now flowing into WA’s main grid makes the case for a formal Renewable Energy Target (RET) impossible to ignore.
New polling shows West Australians back a fairer return from gas exports
Media Release, Wednesday 29 April 2026
Talbot Mills polling released today by Solutions for Climate WA shows a majority of West Australians support a new federal tax on gas exports, with support strongest among men.
Wind farm investment marks major step toward Renewable Energy Target for WA
Media Release, Sunday 22 March 2026
Solutions for Climate WA has welcomed today's announcement by the Cook Government that state-owned Synergy and Water Corporation will procure more than one gigawatt of power from three onshore wind farms in regional WA, saying the investment builds real momentum toward a formal Renewable Energy Target for the South West Interconnected System.
Alliance release polling showing strong public mandate for a WA Renewable Energy Target
Media Release, Wednesday 12 November 2025
“Our alliance of 17 groups across five sectors - investors, unions, businesses, climate and environment and social service groups, have come together because we think a Renewable Energy Target is a win-win policy for Western Australia, and this poll shows that the vast majority of West Australians agree,” said Jess Panegyres, Director of Solutions for Climate WA.
Western Australians firmly reject nuclear reactors
Media Release, Tuesday 17 December 2024
“These results show that Western Australians resoundingly prefer solar and wind energy over nuclear reactors, which would slow down the rollout of renewable energy projects” said Michelle Grady, of Solutions for Climate WA.
POLLING: West Australians back a fairer return from gas exports
Polling, Wednesday 29 April 2026
Talbot Mills polling released today by Solutions for Climate WA shows a majority of West Australians support a new federal tax on gas exports, with support strongest among men.
Clean Energy Fund builds the case for a Renewable Energy Target
Media Release, Tuesday 28 April 2026
Solutions for Climate WA has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Cook Government of a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund, saying the investment puts a formal Renewable Energy Target (RET) for Western Australia within reach.
