The Tasmanian Greens today said that as the time draws closer for a decision to be made on Tasmania’s feed-in tariff, the Liberal Party was still playing political games with businesses and livelihoods.
Greens Energy spokesperson Kim Booth MP said the Greens were still the only party with a post-FRC policy for feed-in tariffs, and that the delays to the other two parties announcing a position were causing uncertainty for industry and homeowners.
“Labor will shortly announce their policy on feed-in tariffs and it is now way past time for the Liberal Party to let Tasmanians know what their position is on feed-in tariffs,” Mr Booth said.
“The Greens are still the only Party in Tasmania with a policy on feed-in tariffs and the Liberal’s must come out and say whether or not they support the Greens Policy for an Independent Panel to determine a fair feed-in price.”
“The Liberals’ game, as usual, is to avoid committing to a position and just throw stones. Their game is solely for their political advancement and it creates further uncertainty among homeowners and industry players.”
“The Liberals could use the opportunity of a power sharing parliament to do something constructive and useful for the solar industry, but their track record during this term has been to just throw stones.”
“The Greens’ policy has been recognised by stakeholders as a sophisticated and innovative proposal that is ideally suited to the new market environment following the introduction of full retail contestability.”
“The Greens’ policy is environmentally, socially and economically appropriate. Our position proposes that, as a transitional arrangement, the current 1:1 feed-in-tariff provisions are maintained for new and existing customers for a period of two years.”
“After this a fair minimum tariff will be determined, with a sliding scale ensuring that the real value to the grid, depending where and when the transmission is made, is realised”
“The only certain thing about the Liberals position is that they have none, which could mean that there will be no feed in tariff until after Christmas if they get their way.”
Kim Booth MP Greens Energy Spokesperson Monday, 13 May 2013
