Herald Sun
Thursday 15/7/2010 Page: 2
THE Federal Government has fired up a solar scheme that had been on hold - just in time for the election. The $420 million scheme gives grants of up to $50,000 to schools for solar panels, hot water heaters and water tanks. It was abruptly suspended in October because the Government ran out of money after a flood of applications. Climate Change Minister Penny Wong said yesterday the scheme would start up again, with applications to close on August 20".This program has been highly successful as it gives school students first-hand experience in renewable energy, and helps students to become more energy and water-wise", Senator Wong said. But Opposition climate spokesman Greg Hunt accused the Federal Government of "trickery" aimed at the coming election, expected to be called within weeks. "Having suspended (the program) last year they can't go around now congratulating themselves for starting it again on the eve of an election", he said.
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