Illustration from Wild Neighbours

Rats! I got really excited when I heard the Budget announcement of the $12,000 rebate for solar panels in schools and community buildings. After hours of research, however, I’ve found out that it’s still not going to be easy to get the panels. Firstly, we’ll have to find $24,000 upfront in order to get the $12,000 rebate. This would probably be enough to cause most schools to give up, as they’re usually struggling to get enough money as it is. Raising even $12,000 requires a lot of cake stalls! Continue reading →