The council's community planning officer Janet Grocke said recent electricity cost increases and supply charges were creating financial challenges for many community groups responsible for halls and sporting grounds. Through the Solar Councils Community Program, program partner ZEN Energy Systems has installed about 700 solar systems across Eyre Peninsula so far, with between $100 and $200 donated to an LGA research and development fund for every system installed.
"Queensland solar equipment companies say they are doing all they can to remain viable before a cut in the solar feed-in tariff threatens to slash business. One company, Jasmin Solar, is offering to sell and install its remaining 10,500 solar power units for $1 each. In exchange, Jasmin Solar will receive the customer's federal government solar credits and any revenue generated from the feed-in tariff. CEO Matthew Starr says the offer is "win-win", because it will help those who could not normally afford a solar system and cut their power bills."
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However, neither the Queensland Water Commission nor the Australian Water Association says it plans to warn southeast Queenslanders their water usage is increasing rapidly. "Whilst consumption is increasing, our monitoring shows that southeast Queensland's usage is still under 200 litres per person per day," a Queensland Water Commission spokesman said. Water usage in the fortnight which ended on November 7 showed: Water use is lower in the Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and Lockyer Valley council areas, with the region recording 174 litres per person per day.
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