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Why did he choose a solar policy focused on regulatory changes when he was advised this would only have a “minor” effect on solar uptake?

Answered Question 7137 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • Why did he choose a solar policy focused on regulatory changes when he was advised this would only have a “minor” effect on solar uptake?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

Because these actions, such as the mandated fair pricing for solar sold back to the grid, are commonsense to reduce barriers to rooftop solar.